Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022

Senate Bill 3586 - Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-12-30T04:48:37Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3586 Ocean Shipping Competition 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.

12/30/2022, 4:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3586

Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022

This bill eliminates certain antitrust immunity for anticompetitive acts by ocean common carriers or marine terminal operators and allows the Department of Justice (DOJ), in addition to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), to seek injunctive relief for anticompetitive acts by such carriers or operators.

The bill allows third parties to participate in civil actions brought by the FMC or DOJ against ocean carriers for anticompetitive harm. It also allows for punitive damages.

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Current Status of Bill S 3586

Bill S 3586 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2022. Bill S 3586 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2022. Bill S 3586's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 3, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3586

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3586

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3586

Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022

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

Ocean Shipping Competition Reform Act of 2022