Congress passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act - Land Line

2022-06-15 11:04:20 By : Ms. Kitty Ke

In an effort to improve the supply chain, Congress has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced S3580 in February, and the bill passed the Senate in March. The House passed the measure on Monday, June 13, and President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law soon.

Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the House version of the bill.

“The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 will make tangible improvements for American exporters, easing our international supply chains and helping keep prices down for consumers,” DeFazio said in a news release. “This critical legislation will build on actions that House Democrats and the Biden administration have already taken to alleviate our congested ports and boost competition, including passing the bipartisan infrastructure law and sending the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to the Senate.

“I commend Congressman Garamendi, a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, for his leadership and tireless efforts on this critical legislation. I look forward to seeing President Biden sign the bill into law.”

Garamendi said the bill will allow the Federal Maritime Commission to protect American businesses and consumers.

“Nine multinational ocean shipping companies formed three consortiums to raise prices on American businesses and consumers by over 1,000% on goods coming from Asia,” Garamendi said. “This allowed these foreign companies to make $190 billion in profits last year – a sevenfold increase in one year. I introduced the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to provide the Federal Maritime Commission with the necessary tools to protect American businesses and consumers and address America’s longstanding trade imbalance with China and other countries. This bill will help crush inflation and protect American jobs.” LL

After lying in a four-month coma, the U.S. House is breathing new life into the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. Is your rep listed?

Following a response from OOIDA, the comment period regarding UCR fees for 2023 is being reopened for two weeks.

The U.S. solicitor general advised the Supreme Court to avoid a case against C.H. Robinson that could have sweeping consequences for brokers.

A truck driver with 30 years of experience is asking the FMCSA for an exemption from several of the hours-of-service regulations.

By Land Line Staff | June 09

Become a member of OOIDA today.

© Copyright 2022 Land Line Magazine & Land Line Now. All Rights Reserved.