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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4758
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 11, 2026Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
A BILL
To eliminate certain requirements with respect to dredging and dredged material, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act.
2.
Dredging; dredged material
(a)
Dredging
Section 55109(a)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(1) by striking , or is exempt and inserting , is exempt; and
(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting , or is otherwise eligible for such a certificate and endorsement without regard to the requirement under section 12112(a)(2)..
(b)
Excluding dredged material from transportation requirements
Section 55110 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(1) in the section heading, by striking or dredged material; and
(2) by striking or dredged material.