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Open America’s Ports Act
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3873
Bill 117 HR 3873, also known as the Open America's Ports Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to promote transparency and efficiency in the operation of America's ports.
The Open America's Ports Act aims to achieve this goal by requiring all ports in the United States to adhere to certain guidelines and regulations. These guidelines include providing public access to information about port operations, ensuring fair competition among port operators, and promoting the use of technology to improve port efficiency.
Additionally, the bill seeks to increase oversight of port operations by establishing a Port Oversight Commission. This commission would be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of ports, as well as investigating any complaints or concerns raised by stakeholders. Overall, the Open America's Ports Act is designed to enhance the competitiveness and effectiveness of America's ports while also ensuring that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers.
The Open America's Ports Act aims to achieve this goal by requiring all ports in the United States to adhere to certain guidelines and regulations. These guidelines include providing public access to information about port operations, ensuring fair competition among port operators, and promoting the use of technology to improve port efficiency.
Additionally, the bill seeks to increase oversight of port operations by establishing a Port Oversight Commission. This commission would be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance of ports, as well as investigating any complaints or concerns raised by stakeholders. Overall, the Open America's Ports Act is designed to enhance the competitiveness and effectiveness of America's ports while also ensuring that they operate in a transparent and accountable manner. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers.
Congressional Summary of HR 3873
Open America's Ports Act
This bill allows foreign vessels to transport passengers between U.S. ports and places. (Under current law, such vessels generally must be built in the United States and owned and crewed by U.S. citizens.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 3873
Bill HR 3873 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2021. Bill HR 3873 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2021. Bill HR 3873's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3873
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3873
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Citizenship and naturalization
- Foreign labor
- Immigration status and procedures
- Licensing and registrations
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Navigation, waterways, harbors
- Transportation employees
- Visas and passports
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3873
Open America’s Ports Act
To adjust certain ownership and other requirements for passenger vessels, and for other purposes.
Open America’s Ports Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3873
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