Search Results: keywords:"u.s.-flagged ships"

  • H. R. 665 — To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt certain noncontiguous trade from the coastwise laws.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:323

    H. R. 665 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress that seeks to amend title 46 of the United States Code to allow certain noncontiguous trade routes to be exempt from the coastwise laws, which typically require that goods transported between U.S. ports be carried on...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 665 is a plan to make it easier for different boats to carry things between islands and other places not attached to the U.S. mainland, allowing more companies to join in as long as there are at least three different companies helping to carry the goods.

  • S. 5611 — To support the national defense and economic security of the United States by supporting vessels, ports, and shipyards of the United States and the U.S. maritime workforce.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:69,011

    S. 5611 is a proposed bill that aims to bolster the United States' national defense and economic security by supporting the maritime industry. The bill would provide funding and incentives for shipbuilding and maritime workforce development, increase the number of commercial vessels operating...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5611 is a bill that helps the U.S. by giving money to build more ships and make our sea ports better, so we can move more things with American ships and workers. It also plans to improve schools where people learn to work on ships, but some people worry about the cost and how the money will be spent.