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SHIP IT Act: Easing Port Congestion and Boosting Trade in the US

This Act aims to alleviate supply chain backlogs at US ports by introducing temporary changes to trucking and maritime regulations. Citizens may experience faster goods flow, potentially impacting product availability and prices. The changes also include using federal land for container storage and easing rules for truck drivers.
Key points
Temporary waivers for certain trucking regulations, including lowering the minimum age for port-related transport to 18, to increase driver availability.
Facilitating maritime transport by temporarily waiving Jones Act requirements for vessels moving cargo between US ports, aiming to speed up unloading.
Utilizing federal land near ports for temporary storage of empty cargo containers to reduce congestion and streamline logistics.
Allowing trucking companies to borrow intermodal equipment (e.g., chassis) from the Department of Defense to increase their transport capacity.
Duty-free import of truck chassis from allied countries for two years to reduce costs and increase equipment availability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7456
Sponsor: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SHIP IT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7456.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Temporary waivers for certain trucking regulations, including lowering the minimum age for port-related transport to 18, to increase driver availability.
  • Facilitating maritime transport by temporarily waiving Jones Act requirements for vessels moving cargo between US ports, aiming to speed up unloading.
  • Utilizing federal land near ports for temporary storage of empty cargo containers to reduce congestion and streamline logistics.
  • Allowing trucking companies to borrow intermodal equipment (e.g., chassis) from the Department of Defense to increase their transport capacity.
  • Duty-free import of truck chassis from allied countries for two years to reduce costs and increase equipment availability.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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