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STOP GRINCH Act: Easing Port Congestion and Supply Chain Issues

This act aims to alleviate supply chain backlogs at US ports. It introduces temporary regulatory waivers for truck drivers and vessels to expedite cargo movement. It also allows federal land to be used for container storage and makes military equipment available to trucking companies, potentially impacting product availability and prices.
Key points
Temporary waivers for certain trucking regulations to allow faster movement of goods to and from ports.
Expedited processing of identification credentials for port workers and drivers to speed up operations.
Temporary use of federal land for storing empty cargo containers to reduce port congestion.
Loan of intermodal equipment from the Department of Defense to trucking companies to increase transport capacity.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6028
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Process start date: 2021-11-18