Senate Bill 1287
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Strengthening Buy America for Small Shipyard Grants Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 2, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1287
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Strengthening Buy America for Small Shipyard Grants Act
This bill requires that grants awarded through the Maritime Administration's small shipyard grant program must be used for projects that are carried out using materials produced or manufactured in the United States, with specified exceptions.
May 2, 2019
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05/02/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
05/02/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 10, 2022 11:36:00 PM