S. 3435 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3435 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 7, 2023Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 Dredging; dredged material (a) Repeal (1) In general Section 55109 of title 46, United States Code, is repealed.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. .