HR 666

Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024

Summary

Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of  2024 This bill provides that a rate for service in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade is reasonable if such rate is within 10% of a rate set by a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission. (Under current law, a rate is required to be reasonable, and the Surface Transportation Board generally has the authority to determine whether certain rates are reasonable.)

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Ed Case [D-HI-1]
Cosponsors
2
Policy area
Transportation and Public Works
Introduced
2025-01-23
Latest action
2025-02-04: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-02-04: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)
  • 2025-01-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • 2025-01-23: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • 2025-01-23: Introduced in House
  • 2025-01-23: Introduced in House