To prohibit entities owned or controlled by foreign governments from conducting certain operations at seaports in the United States, and from entering into agreements to conduct such operations.

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Bill Number

HR 4839

Introduced

Mar 1, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Armed Forces and National Security Commerce Corporate mergers Crime and Law Enforcement Dubai Ports World aftermath legislation Fines (Penalties) Foreign corporations Foreign investments Foreign Trade and International Finance Government corporations Government Operations and Politics Government ownership Infrastructure International Affairs Law Leases Marine safety Marine terminals Terrorism Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

Prohibits an entity owned or controlled by a foreign government from: (1) conducting operations relating to the import or export of cargo by vessel, or the arrival or departure of crew or passengers on a cargo vessel, at a U.S. seaport; or (2) entering into a contract to conduct such operations. Subjects a person to certain civil penalties for violating such requirements.

Actions

Mar 2, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 1, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 1, 2006

Introduced in House

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