Improving Memphis' Supply Chain Act

Senate Bill 3268 - Improving Memphis' Supply Chain Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T02:48:56Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3268 Improving Memphis' Supply Chain 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, 2:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3268

Improving Memphis' Supply Chain Act

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to undertake a process, in coordination with the Federal Maritime Commission, to create a voluntary chassis pool operated by a private sector contractor at the rail ramps near Memphis, TN. (Chassis are special trailers used to transport shipping containers.)

DOT must solicit proposals from contractors to develop a model for operating such a pool. The proposals must address, among other matters, a sustainable fee structure, estimates of the number of chassis needed in the pool, and real property necessary to operate the pool.

If any contractors submit satisfactory proposals, DOT must (1) contract with one of them to operate the pool, and (2) evaluate the effectiveness of the pool within one year of its implementation. In the event there are no satisfactory proposals submitted, DOT must provide Congress with alternative options to improve the availability of chassis at the rail ramps.

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Current Status of Bill S 3268

Bill S 3268 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 19, 2021. Bill S 3268 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 19, 2021. Bill S 3268's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of November 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3268

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3268

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3268

Improving Memphis' Supply Chain Act

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to issue a request for proposals for a private-sector entity to develop an operating model for an interoperable gray chassis pool at the rail ramps around Memphis.