S.Con.Res. 37 · 117th Congress

A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Joni Ernst
Introduced
2022-05-02
Latest action
2022-05-02 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This concurrent resolution declares that a state of emergency exists due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It also states that such emergency justifies a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements. Such requirements apply to cargoes that are transported on ocean vessels and that are procured, furnished, or financed by the United States.