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Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act

The bill amends Title 46, United States Code, to exempt certain noncontiguous trade from coastwise laws. This exemption does not apply if a route is served by at least three independent owners or operators of coastwise qualified vessels, provided each transports at least 20 percent of the volume of goods on that route.
Key points
The Act establishes an exemption from coastwise laws for noncontiguous trade (as defined in section 53501).
The exemption applies unless at least three independent vessel owners regularly operate on the route.
To retain coastwise law restrictions, each of the three operators must transport at least 20 percent of the goods volume on that route.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_665
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_665.

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 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Act establishes an exemption from coastwise laws for noncontiguous trade (as defined in section 53501).
  • The exemption applies unless at least three independent vessel owners regularly operate on the route.
  • To retain coastwise law restrictions, each of the three operators must transport at least 20 percent of the goods volume on that route.
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 Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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.

CATEGORIES

Transport Economy