Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 9, 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 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 9, 2020
- Jul 10, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee - Jul 9, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jul 9, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 9, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House