Proposal:American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1013
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023

This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.

Bill Title

American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-02-14: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
• 2023-02-14: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E121)
• 2023-02-14: Introduced in House
• 2023-02-14: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.