H.Res. 818 · 117th Congress

Expressing support for shipping on the Great Lakes and the potential for international container ship commerce.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2021-11-18
Latest action
2021-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Summary

This resolution supports (1) reducing congestion at high-volume coastal ports and expanding options for importing and exporting goods, and (2) the potential for more international container ship traffic through the Saint Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes ports.

The resolution also expresses support for Great Lakes and inland waterway ports and their current and future role in international trade commerce.