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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.
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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
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy 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
560
6 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.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4813
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