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Public Reporting of Government Cargo Shipping Data

This new law requires government agencies to publicly report how much cargo they ship on U.S. vessels versus foreign vessels. This provides citizens with transparency into how the government supports the American maritime industry, potentially impacting jobs and the economy.
Key points
Government agencies must annually disclose the volume and amount of cargo shipped on U.S. and foreign vessels.
This information will be made public, increasing transparency in government maritime transport practices.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5090
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Process start date: 2022-11-15