Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act

This bill changes federal shipping law on dredging, which is digging up sediment from the bottoms of harbors and waterways. Under current law, a vessel generally must qualify for a coastwise endorsement to dredge in U.S. waters. The bill would let a vessel dredge if it would qualify for that endorsement apart from the requirement in section 12112(a)(2) of title 46, which concerns where the vessel was built. The bill would also remove dredged material from a section of law that limits which vessels may transport certain materials between U.S. points.

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Sponsors

• Mike Lee Republican sponsor
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