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119-s-4753119th CongressWALLET

Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act

Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would repeal the Foreign Dredge Act’s dredging restrictions in federal law. It would also remove the exemption that kept dredged material outside certain federal transportation rules, making that material subject to those rules.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New transport rules for dredging firms

If enacted, the bill would repeal 46 U.S.C. 55109 and remove the law's dredging-specific requirements. It would also amend 46 U.S.C. 55110 so dredged material would be covered by federal transportation rules. Dredging contractors, port operators, and maritime shippers would see fewer dredging rules but face new transport compliance obligations.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lee, Mike [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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