Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2020Transportation and Public Works
S. 4395
Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 30, 2020)
Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020
This bill authorizes the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide financial assistance to states and maritime industry entities during an emergency such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Specifically, MARAD may provide grants for
- operating costs involved with an emergency response operation, including costs for cleaning, sanitizing, janitorial services, staffing, paid leave, and procuring personal protective equipment; and
- the costs of capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace equipment and facilities of the United States maritime transportation system that are in danger of suffering serious damage, or has suffered serious damage, as a result of an emergency.
The federal share payable of the costs for which a grant is provided under the bill shall be 100%.
What just happenedJul 30, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
6 cosponsors3 D3 R
6cosponsors1committees2actions2related bills17subjects
- Introduced in SenateJul 30, 2020
- Jul 30, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jul 30, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate