Congress 108 - S 1244 - Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2003

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Advice and consent of the Senate Authorization Congress Congressional reporting requirements Crime and Law Enforcement Economics and Public Finance Federal Maritime Commission Federal-local relations Federal-state relations Government Operations and Politics Harbors Independent regulatory commissions Marine safety Marine transportation Presidential appointments Security measures Terrorism Transportation and Public Works

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(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 31, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 2003 - Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Maritime Commission for FY 2004 through 2008.

Amends the Reorganization Plan No. 7 of 1961 to require the President's appointment of the Commission Chairman to be by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

Directs the Commission to report to specified congressional committees on: (1) the status of any agreements, or ongoing discussions with, other Federal, State, or local government agencies concerning the sharing of ocean shipping information for the purpose of assisting law enforcement or anti-terrorism efforts; and (2) how the Commission and other Federal agencies could better utilize the Commission's ocean shipping information to improve port security.

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Oct 1, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sep 30, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 30, 2003

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 30, 2003

Received in the House.
Sep 25, 2003

Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12023-12024; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S12023; text as passed Senate: CR S12024)
Sep 25, 2003

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12023-12024; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S12023; text as passed Senate: CR S12024)
Jul 31, 2003

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.
Jul 31, 2003

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 108-120.
Jun 19, 2003

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jun 11, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jun 11, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7730)
Jun 11, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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