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Disaster Relief Shipping Waivers for Noncontiguous US Areas

This act aims to speed up disaster relief efforts in remote U.S. areas like Hawaii and Puerto Rico. It allows for temporary waivers of certain shipping and vessel inspection laws for ships carrying aid, ensuring faster delivery of essential supplies. This means quicker access to food, water, and other necessities during emergencies.
Key points
Navigation and vessel-inspection laws can be temporarily waived for ships transporting disaster relief cargo to noncontiguous U.S. areas during a major disaster or emergency.
This waiver aims to expedite aid delivery to affected regions, including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and other island territories.
Waivers can last up to 10 days, with possible extensions, but not exceeding 45 days in total.
Congress will be notified within 48 hours of any such waiver being issued.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4813
Sponsor: Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Noncontiguous Disaster Shipping Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4813.

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 2025-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Navigation and vessel-inspection laws can be temporarily waived for ships transporting disaster relief cargo to noncontiguous U.S. areas during a major disaster or emergency.
  • This waiver aims to expedite aid delivery to affected regions, including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and other island territories.
  • Waivers can last up to 10 days, with possible extensions, but not exceeding 45 days in total.
  • Congress will be notified within 48 hours of any such waiver being issued.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Security