Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

Senate Bill 3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-01-31T17:27:34Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3580 Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/31/2024, 5:27 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3580

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 3580

Bill S 3580 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2022. Bill S 3580 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2022. Bill S 3580's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-146. as of June 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3580

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3580

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Administrative remedies

- Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Civil actions and liability

- Competition and antitrust

- Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits

- Contracts and agency

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Federal Maritime Commission

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Licensing and registrations

- Marine and inland water transportation

- Marine pollution

- Motor carriers

- Navigation, waterways, harbors

- Public participation and lobbying

- Railroads

- Technology assessment

- Transportation costs

- Transportation employees

- Transportation programs funding

- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3580

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to prohibited acts by ocean common carriers or marine terminal operators, and for other purposes.

Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022