All Roll Calls
Yes: 373 • No: 14
119-hr-2035119th Congress
American Cargo for American Ships Act
Sponsored By: Representative Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Passed House
Summary
Prioritize privately-owned United States commercial vessels for DOT-procured or DOT-financed cargo. This bill would require the Department of Transportation and recipients of DOT financing to take practicable steps to ensure eligible cargo is carried on U.S. private commercial ships when those vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More Transportation Department cargo for U.S. ships
If enacted, the Transportation Department and recipients of its funds would need to take practicable steps to use U.S.-flag commercial ships for Department-funded cargo. The target would be 100% of the eligible ocean tonnage on U.S. ships, counted separately for dry bulk, liner, and tanker vessels. This would apply when the Department buys or finances equipment, materials, or commodities. It would only apply if U.S. ships are available at fair and reasonable rates, and it would aim for fair participation across regions.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]
MS • R
Sponsored 3/11/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 6/9/2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 373 • No: 14