Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Merchant ships

Bill Introduced: S.3359 American Shipping Reinvestment Act of 2008

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the shipping investment withdrawal rules in section 955 and to provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the United States.

Bill Enacted: H.R.802 Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

To amend the Act to Prevent Pollution from ships to implement MARPOL Annex VI.

July 22, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-280.

Bill Enacted: H.R.802 Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

To amend the Act to Prevent Pollution from ships to implement MARPOL Annex VI.

July 21, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-280.

Bill Signed by President: H.R.802 Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

To amend the Act to Prevent Pollution from ships to implement MARPOL Annex VI.

July 21, 2008: Signed by President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.802 Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007

2008-07-10T00:00:00Z

To amend the Act to Prevent Pollution from ships to implement MARPOL Annex VI.

July 10, 2008: Presented to President.

Bill Sent To President: H.R.802 Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

To amend the Act to Prevent Pollution from ships to implement MARPOL Annex VI.

July 08, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.3174 Port Authority of New York/New Jersey Port Security Task Force Implementation Act of 2008

2008-06-20T00:00:00Z

A bill to improve port and intermodal supply chain security.

Bill Introduced: S.2997 Maritime Administration Act for Fiscal Year 2009

2008-05-08T00:00:00Z

A bill to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2841 Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008

2008-04-10T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and title 46, United States Code, to establish a marine emergency protocol and requirements for double-hulling of vessel fuel tanks.

Bill Introduced: S.2699 Oil Spill Prevention Act of 2008

2008-03-04T00:00:00Z

A bill to require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.2429 A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to equalize the limit on the liability for oil tankers and cargo vessels and to provide for the investment of amounts in the Damage Assessment Restoration Revolving Fund.

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to equalize the limit on the liability for oil tankers and cargo vessels and to provide for the investment of amounts in the Damage Assessment Restoration Revolving Fund.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3387 To update and improve the codification of title 46, United States Code.

2007-08-03T00:00:00Z

To update and improve the codification of title 46, United States Code.

Bill Introduced: S.1859 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008

2007-07-24T00:00:00Z

An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1778 Maritime Administration Authorities Act of 2007

2007-07-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to authorize certain activities of the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2816 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual United States domestic and foreign trades, and for other purposes.

2007-06-21T00:00:00Z

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual United States domestic and foreign trades, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1594 Maritime Hazardous Cargo Security Act

2007-06-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to improve port safety and security for especially hazardous cargos, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1578 Ballast Water Management Act of 2007

2007-06-07T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish vessel ballast water management requirements, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.1499 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007

2007-05-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution from marine vessels.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2548 Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007

2007-05-24T00:00:00Z

To amend the Clean Air Act to reduce air pollution from marine vessels.

Bill Introduced: S.1495 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual United States domestic and foreign trades, and for other purposes.

2007-05-24T00:00:00Z

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the tonnage tax on vessels operating in the dual United States domestic and foreign trades, and for other purposes.