Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act

Senate Bill 2818 - Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2818 Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 7:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2818

Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act

This bill authorizes foreign vessels that carry more than 1,000 passengers (e.g., cruise ships) to transport passengers between a port in Alaska and another U.S. port, either directly or by way of a foreign port. The authorization generally expires 270 days after a notification that a U.S. vessel offers the same transport.

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Current Status of Bill S 2818

Bill S 2818 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2021. Bill S 2818 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 23, 2021. Bill S 2818's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of September 23, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2818

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2818

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2818

Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act

A bill to permit under certain conditions the transportation of passengers between the State of Alaska and other United States ports on vessels not qualified to engage in the coastwise trade that transport more than 1,000 passengers, and for other purposes.

Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act