HB1696
Type: B Origin: House Comments: 0

Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act Of 2023

Latest Action: Introduced in House

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The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 aims to amend the Shipping Act of 1984 to enhance antitrust enforcement in the ocean shipping industry. The bill seeks to promote fair competition, prevent unjust practices, and increase transparency within the industry. Key provisions include expanding the Federal Maritime Commission's authority to investigate and address anticompetitive behavior among ocean carriers. This bill aims to protect consumers, shippers, and other stakeholders by ensuring a more competitive and efficient ocean shipping market.

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  • 2023-03-22: Introduced in House

  • 2023-03-22: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  • 2023-03-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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