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Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024 This bill provides that a rate for service in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade is reasonable if such rate is within 10% of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission. (Under current law, a rate is required to be reasonable, and the Surface Transportation Board generally has the authority to determine whether certain rates are reasonable.)
Action Timeline
2025-02-04
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)
2025-01-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2025-01-23
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2025-01-23
Introduced in House
2025-01-23
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.666 pass?
HR.666 is still alive. Current stage: INTRODUCED. Pass likelihood: 41%.
What does HR.666 do?
Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024 This bill provides that a rate for service in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade is reasonable if such rate is within 10% of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission. (Under current law, a rate is required to be reasonable, and the Surface Transportation Board generally has the authority to determine whether certain rates are reasonable.)
Who sponsored HR.666?
HR.666 was sponsored by Ed Case (D-Hawaii).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 666 IH: Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 666 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 23, 2025 Mr. Case (for himself and Mr. Moylan ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure A BILL To provide a definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024 . 2. Noncontiguous domestic ocean trade Section 13701(d) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph: (1) In general For purposes of this section, a rate is reasonable if such rate is within 10 percent of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission. .
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