House Bill 2593
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 23, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2593
Congress
115
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2017
This bill reauthorizes appropriations through FY2019 for the Federal Maritime Commission. It also prohibits a group of two or more common carriers from negotiating with a provider of port services for rates or services unless advance notice is provided to the commission.
The bill authorizes the Department of Transportation (DOT) to designate college maritime training programs as centers of excellence and enter into cooperative agreements to help them admit additional students, recruit additional faculty, expand facilities, create new career pathways, and award students credit for previous experience.
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11/13/2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 796.
11/13/2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1017.
05/24/2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/24/2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
05/24/2017
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
05/24/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
05/23/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/23/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:41 PM