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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 6707
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 11, 2023Mr. Moylan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
A BILL
To repeal the requirements of the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906 with respect to dredging and dredged material.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act.
2.
Dredging; dredged material
(a)
Repeal
(1)
In general
Section 55109 of title 46, United States Code, is repealed.
(2)
Conforming amendment
The analysis for chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 55109.
(b)
Excluding dredged material from transportation requirements
(1)
In general
Section 55110 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(A) in the section heading, by striking or dredged material; and
(B) by striking or dredged material.
(2)
Conforming amendment
The analysis for chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 55110 and inserting the following:
Sec. 55110. Transportation of valueless material.
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