A bill to provide for additional sanctions against shippers and consignees seeking carriage of their cargo at less than the published rates in the foreign and domestic commerce of the United States.

Summary

Provides, under the Shipping Act and the Intercoastal Shipping Act, for sanctions against shippers and consignees seeking carriage of their cargo at less than the published rates in the foreign and domestic commerce of the United States. States that any person may file a sworn complaint setting forth any violation of this Act by a common carrier by water, a shipper, consignee, or other person subject to this Act, asking reparation for injuries caused. Sets forth the procedures for review of such complaints.

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Timeline

1. 12 October 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 October 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 October 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

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