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Bill98th CongressFiled Feb 1, 1984Transportation and Public Works
S. 2244

A bill to strengthen the domestic water borne commerce of the United States.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 1, 1984)

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 to require that U.S. documented vessels be used for the transportation of merchandise between points within the United States and Canada when such transportation is in part over Canadian rail lines.

What just happenedFeb 1, 1984

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA](R-WA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor
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A bill to strengthen the domestic water borne commerce of the United States. — Informed