Bill116th CongressFiled May 14, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 1439
Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 14, 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 15, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS](R-MS)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in SenateMay 14, 2019
- May 15, 2019Committee
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 14, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 14, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate