Noncontiguous Shipping Relief Act of 2024

2/26/2025, 6:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 667

Bill 119 hr 667, also known as the "Noncontiguous Trade Act," aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code to permit the transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels. This means that goods can be transported between US ports that are not part of the contiguous 48 states, such as Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Guam, on foreign-owned ships.

The bill seeks to promote more efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods to these noncontiguous regions by allowing foreign-flag vessels to participate in this trade. Currently, only US-flag vessels are allowed to transport merchandise between US ports, which can be more expensive and less competitive than using foreign-flag vessels.

Supporters of the bill argue that allowing foreign-flag vessels to participate in noncontiguous trade will lower shipping costs, increase competition, and improve access to goods for residents of these regions. They also believe that it will help to stimulate economic growth and create jobs in the maritime industry. Opponents of the bill raise concerns about national security and the potential impact on the US maritime industry. They argue that allowing foreign-flag vessels to transport goods between US ports could weaken the US maritime sector and compromise national security interests. Overall, the Noncontiguous Trade Act aims to address the challenges and inefficiencies in transporting goods to noncontiguous regions of the US by allowing foreign-flag vessels to participate in this trade. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers and stakeholders in the maritime industry.

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Current Status of Bill HR 667

Bill HR 667 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 667 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025.  Bill HR 667's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91) as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 667

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 667

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 667

To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels, and for other purposes.To amend title 46, United States Code, to allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 667

Ed Case
Ed Case
Hawaii(Democrat)
James C. Moylan
James C. Moylan
Guam(Republican)

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