Ocean Shipping Act of 1978

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Introduced

3 November 1977

Last action

18 October 1978 · President

Status

Public Law 95-483.

Summary

Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to include "controlled carriers" within the coverage of such Act. Defines "controlled carrier" as a common carrier by water operating, offering, or proposing to offer regular liner service in the foreign commerce of the United States where such carrier is owned or controlled by the government under whose registry the vessels of the controlled carrier operate. Requires such carriers to maintain rates or classifications of tariffs filed with the Federal Maritime Commission which are just and reasonable. Authorizes the Commission to disapprove such rates or classifications after notice and hearing upon a finding that they are unreasonable. Requires that such rates or classifications be filed with the Commission at least 30 days before they may become effective. Authorizes the Commission to suspend such proposed rates or classifications pending a determination as to their lawfulness. Stipulates that the regulations contained in this Act shall not apply to rates or classifications governing the transportation of cargo by a controlled carrier between the country which owns or controls the carrier and the United States or its territories or possessions. Exempts from the regulations contained in this Act controlled carriers of a state whose vessels are entitled to receive national or most-favored-nation treatment by treaty, controlled carriers of a state which has subscribed to the statement of shipping policy contained in note 1 to annex A of the Code of Liberalization of Current Invisible Operations, or to specified rate agreements or service agreements under the Shipping Act, 1916. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

3 November 1977
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Source: IntroReferral
3 November 1977
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 November 1977
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 July 1978
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1381.
Source: Committee
19 July 1978
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1381.
Source: Committee
31 July 1978
Vote
Measure passed House, amended, roll call #619 (329-6).
Source: Floor
31 July 1978
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #619 (329-6).
Source: Floor
31 July 1978
Floor
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Source: Floor
2 August 1978
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
29 September 1978
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, S. Rept. 95-1260.
Source: Committee
29 September 1978
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, S. Rept. 95-1260.
Source: Committee
3 October 1978
Floor
Call of calendar in Senate.
Source: Floor
3 October 1978
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.
Source: Floor
5 October 1978
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
6 October 1978
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
6 October 1978
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
6 October 1978
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
18 October 1978
President
Public Law 95-483.
Source: President
18 October 1978
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
18 October 1978
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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Legal framework · Ocean Shipping Act of 1978 · H.R. 9998 (95th) · US

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/9998
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us · 95-hr-9998 · source updated 14 January 2025