Bill116th CongressFiled May 9, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 1417
Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 9, 2019)
Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019
This bill addresses (1) several aspects of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD); (2) illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing); and (3) maritime security.
Among other things, the bill
- reauthorizes MARAD programs, including programs associated with maintaining the U.S. Merchant Marine;
- promotes transparency and traceability in the seafood supply chain;
- promotes the use of technology to combat IUU fishing;
- establishes an interagency working group on maritime security, IUU fishing, and seafood fraud; and
- establishes a sub-working group to address IUU fishing within the U.S. exclusive economic zone in the Gulf of Mexico.
What just happenedMay 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 9, 2019
- May 9, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 9, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate