H.R. 4839 · 109th Congress

Port Security bill

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
E. Shaw
Introduced
2006-03-01
Latest action
2006-03-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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.