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Bill101th CongressFiled Feb 26, 1990Transportation and Public Works
S. 2170

A bill to prescribe the conditions under which contractors receiving operating-differential subsidy of their affiliates may engage in coastswise or intercoastal trade.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Aug 30, 1990)

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, with respect to bulk vessels, from granting permission to a foreign trade subsidy contractor to engage in coastwise or intercoastal trade if it will result in unfair competition. (Current law: (1) makes no reference to bulk vessels; and (2) includes a proviso applicable to water common carriers in operation in 1935.)

Requires an application for such permission to disclose the nature and scope of operations proposed. Requires any permission to contain any necessary conditions to prevent: (1) unfair competition; and (2) the applicant's service in the coastwise or intercoastal trade being supported, directly or indirectly, by any money paid by the United States under operating-differential subsidy (ODS) provisions to subsidize operations in the U.S. foreign commerce. Conditions granting permission on the Secretary finding that there would not be unfair competition or transfer of subsidies and that the proposed service would not be provided with any vessels over 25 years old that were built with construction-differential subsidy. Provides for revocation of permission.

Directs the Secretary to initiate a hearing to determine, with respect to carriers in interstate or foreign commerce who are receiving ODS, whether mixed or affiliated service is in accordance with provisions of the Act as amended by this Act.

What just happenedAug 30, 1990

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 796.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 30, 1990Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 796.

  2. Aug 30, 1990Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 90 with amendments. With written report No. 101-442. Minority views filed.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Aug 30, 1990Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 90 with amendments. With written report No. 101-442. Minority views filed.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Jul 31, 1990Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. May 16, 1990Committee

    Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-802.

    Merchant Marine Subcommittee
  6. Feb 26, 1990IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  7. Feb 26, 1990IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 30, 199001

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, with respect to bulk vessels, from granting permission to a foreign trade subsidy contractor to engage in coastwise or intercoastal trade if it will result in unfair competition. (Current law: (1) makes no reference to bulk vessels; and (2) includes a proviso applicable to water common carriers in operation in 1935.)

Requires an application for such permission to disclose the nature and scope of operations proposed. Requires any permission to contain any necessary conditions to prevent: (1) unfair competition; and (2) the applicant's service in the coastwise or intercoastal trade being supported, directly or indirectly, by any money paid by the United States under operating-differential subsidy (ODS) provisions to subsidize operations in the U.S. foreign commerce. Conditions granting permission on the Secretary finding that there would not be unfair competition or transfer of subsidies and that the proposed service would not be provided with any vessels over 25 years old that were built with construction-differential subsidy. Provides for revocation of permission.

Directs the Secretary to initiate a hearing to determine, with respect to carriers in interstate or foreign commerce who are receiving ODS, whether mixed or affiliated service is in accordance with provisions of the Act as amended by this Act.

Introduced in SenateFeb 26, 199000

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation, with respect to bulk vessels, from granting permission to a foreign trade subsidy contractor to engage in coastwise or intercoastal trade if it will result in unfair competition. (Current law: (1) makes no reference to bulk vessels; and (2) includes a proviso applicable to water common carriers in operation in 1935.)

Requires an application for such permission to disclose the nature and scope of operations proposed. Requires any permission to contain any necessary conditions to prevent: (1) unfair competition; and (2) the applicant's service in the coastwise or intercoastal trade being supported, directly or indirectly, by any money paid by the United States under operating-differential subsidy (ODS) provisions to subsidize operations in the U.S. foreign commerce. Conditions granting permission on the Secretary finding that there would not be unfair competition or transfer of subsidies and that the proposed service would not be provided with any vessels over 25 years old that were built with construction-differential subsidy. Provides for revocation of permission.

Directs the Secretary to initiate a hearing to determine, with respect to carriers in interstate or foreign commerce who are receiving ODS, whether mixed or affiliated service is in accordance with provisions of the Act as amended by this Act.