Recognizing the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.

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Recognizes the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Mar 20, 2012

Recognizes the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.

Urges the President, federal officials, and other relevant stakeholders to consider this importance in decisionmaking and promote policies that strengthen seaport related infrastructure.

Expresses the House of Representatives' gratitude to the millions of men and women who work at ports across the United States.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.

Latest action (Mar 21, 2012): Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Policy area: Transportation and Public Works · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 20, 2012

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No recorded floor vote found.