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Prioritizing U.S. Vessels at Ports for Faster Cargo Flow

New rules aim to speed up service for U.S. vessels and those carrying significant U.S. exports in ports. This could lead to more efficient goods movement, potentially lowering costs and improving product availability for citizens. The act also requires data collection on vessels using these privileges.
Key points
U.S. vessels and those with large U.S. export cargo will get priority access to berths in ports.
This aims to streamline trade and exports, potentially leading to stable prices and product availability.
Port authorities will be required to collect and publish data on vessels utilizing these privileges.
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Print number: 118_HR_1013
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
Process start date: 2023-02-14