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April 4, 2014
On April 1, the House of Representatives approved the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, H.R. 4005. Among other things, the legislation includes provisions to strengthen cargo preference. The bill has advanced to the Senate for consideration.
H.R. 4005 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Nick Rahall, II (D-WV). Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) strongly supported passage of the bill and its key maritime provisions.
"This bill supports the mission requirements and needs of the Coast Guard and strengthens the overall effectiveness of the service," Rep. Hunter said. "There are also notable improvements aimed at the U.S. maritime industry, which is an asset to both the national economy and national security. And with the resources and improvements provided through this bill, the Coast Guard will continue advancing in capability, and the maritime industry will continue creating high quality jobs."
House approves measure that would strengthen cargo preference, support U.S. maritime industry
On April 1, the House of Representatives approved the Howard Coble Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2014, H.R. 4005. Among other things, the legislation includes provisions to strengthen cargo preference. The bill has advanced to the Senate for consideration.
H.R. 4005 was introduced in the House of Representatives by Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-CA), along with Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Nick Rahall, II (D-WV). Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) strongly supported passage of the bill and its key maritime provisions.
"This bill supports the mission requirements and needs of the Coast Guard and strengthens the overall effectiveness of the service," Rep. Hunter said. "There are also notable improvements aimed at the U.S. maritime industry, which is an asset to both the national economy and national security. And with the resources and improvements provided through this bill, the Coast Guard will continue advancing in capability, and the maritime industry will continue creating high quality jobs."