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S.Con.Res. 116 (97th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a national coal export policy is necessary to coordinate federal activities with respect to increasing coal exports, to provide for a statement of intent regarding coal port improvements, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

17 August 1982

Last action

17 August 1982 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Banking.

Sponsors

Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]

Subjects

Energy

Source updated

14 January 2025

Energy

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that increased coal exports are important and that Congress should consider legislation to enhance the coal capability of U.S. ports. Declares that such legislation should: (1) not provide for the imposition of user charges to recover Federal expenditures at such ports; (2) seek to expedite authorizations for port improvements; and (3) request the President to further define a national coal export policy and initiate bilateral conferences with coal trading parties.

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Timeline

  1. 17 August 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Banking.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 August 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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