Legislative subject term
Marine and inland water transportation
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124 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- H.R. 5334 (119th) Sep 18, 2026
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-111.
- H.J.Res. 213 (119th) Sep 17, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Received in the Senate.
- H.J.Res. 210 (119th) Sep 16, 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
Received in the Senate.
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A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553)
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 516.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Whale CHARTS Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- H.R. 2913 (119th) Jul 20, 2026
Ukraine Support Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
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Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
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Stop Illegal Fishing Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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BUILD America 250 Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 62 - 2.
- H.R. 7567 (119th) May 19, 2026
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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FISH Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 7084 (119th) Apr 2, 2026
Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
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Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 325.
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SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
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Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- H.R. 187 (119th) Dec 26, 2025
MAPWaters Act of 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-62.
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Original Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 4016 (119th) Dec 8, 2025
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S8522)
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End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 2.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2296 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Held at the desk.
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A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
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Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 197.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
- H.R. 3838 (119th) Sep 30, 2025
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Received in the Senate.
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Department of State Policy Provisions Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 24.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-343.
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MAPWaters Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S5001)
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.
- H.R. 4275 (119th) Jul 23, 2025
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
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Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
- H.R. 1998 (119th) Jun 24, 2025
Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Mariner Exam Modernization Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 12.
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Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
- H.R. 2035 (119th) Jun 10, 2025
American Cargo for American Ships Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Maritime Supply Chain Security Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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End Endless Criminal Statutes Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
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Strategic Ports Reporting Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Held at the Desk
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Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Strategic Ports Reporting Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Ensuring Naval Readiness Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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EXPLORE Act
Became Public Law No: 118-234.
- S. 4367 (118th) Jan 4, 2025
Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-272.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
Received in the House.
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MAPWaters Act
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 728.
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Fog Forecast Improvement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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U.S. Citizenship Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Vessel Tracking for Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 673.
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Whale CHARTS Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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End Endless Criminal Statutes Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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LNG Public Interest Determination Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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A bill to amend the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 to modify a provision relating to the acquisition of a Coast Guard icebreaker.
Held at the desk.
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A resolution recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of persistent and escalating aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6024)
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Pacific Partnership Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
- H.R. 8812 (118th) Jul 23, 2024
Water Resources Development Act of 2024
Received in the Senate.
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Sanction Sea Pirates Act of 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- H.R. 897 (118th) Jul 9, 2024
Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- H.R. 7659 (118th) May 15, 2024
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 370.
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End Iranian Terrorism Act of 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.
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End the Cyprus Embargo Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- H.R. 815 (118th) Apr 24, 2024
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-50.
- H.R. 8038 (118th) Apr 23, 2024
21st Century Peace through Strength Act
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1160, H.R. 8038 is laid on the table.
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Pacific Partnership Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- H.R. 1836 (118th) Mar 22, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Became Public Law No: 118-39.
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DEEP Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Hydrogen for Ports Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
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Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
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Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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DEEP Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- H.R. 4820 (118th) Nov 7, 2023
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 4820 would be postponed.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Increasing Penalties for Offshore Polluters Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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Department of State Authorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 189.
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The Gulf of Mexico Commerce Protection Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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MOTOR Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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U.S. Supply Chain Security Review Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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CADETS Act
Became Public Law No: 118-7.
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Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
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Clean Shipping Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
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No Electric Ferries Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Clean Shipping Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2032-2033)
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International Port Security Enforcement Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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International Port Security Enforcement Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act
Held at the desk.
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CADETS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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