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Noncontiguous Disaster Shipping Act

8/8/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4813

This bill, designated as H.R. 4813 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code to allow for the waiver of navigation or vessel-inspection laws in noncontiguous areas in the event of a major disaster or emergency declaration.

Current Status of Bill HR 4813

Bill HR 4813 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2025. Bill HR 4813 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2025.  Bill HR 4813's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of July 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4813

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4813

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4813

Noncontiguous Disaster Shipping Act
Noncontiguous Disaster Shipping Act
To amend title 46, United States Code, to provide for a waiver of navigation or vessel-inspection laws in noncontiguous areas upon a declaration of a major disaster or emergency, and for other purposes.

Comments

Mordechai Sawyer profile image

Mordechai Sawyer

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4 months ago

I don't like this new bill about shipping disasters. It says that if there's a disaster in one place, they can ship stuff from far away to help. But that sounds like it could cost a lot of money and take a long time. I think they should focus on helping people closer to the disaster first.