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S. 3580Became Law

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 16, 2022)

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

This act revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly discriminatory methods.

What just happenedJun 16, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-146.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN](D-MN)Sponsor
31 cosponsors15 D16 R
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  1. Jun 16, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-146.

  2. Jun 16, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-146.

  3. Jun 16, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 16, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 14, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 14, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 13, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jun 13, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 42 (Roll no. 256). (text: CR H5460-5464)

  9. Jun 13, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 42 (Roll no. 256).(text: CR H5460-5464)

  10. Jun 13, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5467-5468)

  11. Jun 13, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Jun 13, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3580.

  13. Jun 13, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5460-5467)

  14. Jun 13, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Apr 4, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Apr 4, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Apr 4, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Mar 31, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1915-1919)

  19. Mar 31, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  20. Mar 31, 2022Floor

    The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Mar 31, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1887-1901; text: CR S1887-1891)

  22. Mar 24, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 311.

  23. Mar 24, 2022Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Mar 24, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cantwell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Mar 22, 2022Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. Feb 3, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. Feb 3, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 16, 202249

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

This act revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly discriminatory methods.

Passed HouseJun 13, 202253

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

This bill revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly discriminatory methods.

Passed SenateMar 31, 202255

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

This bill revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly discriminatory methods.

Reported to SenateMar 24, 202225

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

This bill revises requirements governing ocean shipping to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports through an ocean transportation system that is competitive, efficient, and economical. For example, the bill requires the FMC to (1) investigate complaints about detention and demurrage charges (i.e., late fees) charged by common ocean carriers, (2) determine whether those charges are reasonable, and (3) order refunds for unreasonable charges. It also prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from unreasonably refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair or unjustly discriminatory methods.

Introduced in SenateFeb 3, 2022

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

This bill revises requirements governing ocean shipping to promote the growth and development of U.S. exports. For example, the bill prohibits common ocean carriers, marine terminal operators, or ocean transportation intermediaries from refusing cargo space when available or resorting to other unfair methods.

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 — Informed