H.R. 1013 · 118th Congress

American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2023-02-14
Latest action
2023-02-14 · Introduced in House

Summary

American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023

This bill requires port authorities that receive funding under the Port Infrastructure Development Program or Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program to provide preferential berthing for loading and unloading certain vessels, including U.S. flagged vessels and those under contract to the federal government.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics may collect data on berthing and cargo practices at U.S. ports.