S. 4694 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4694 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 11 (legislative day, July 10), 2024Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To provide an exemption from certain Jones Act restrictions for vessels that arrive at or depart from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Baltimore Recovery Act. 2. Temporary exemption from Jones Act restrictions for vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Baltimore (a) In general Notwithstanding sections 12112, 12103, and 55102 of title 46, United States Code, any vessel that, after the date of enactment of this Act, arrives at or departs from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore shall be exempt from the requirements of such sections. (b) Applicability This section, and any exemption under this section, shall cease to have effect on the day that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.