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Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020

This bill authorizes the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide financial assistance to states and maritime industry entities during an emergency such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, MARAD may provide grants for

  • operating costs involved with an emergency response operation, including costs for cleaning, sanitizing, janitorial services, staffing, paid leave, and procuring personal protective equipment; and
  • the costs of capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace equipment and facilities of the United States maritime transportation system that are in danger of suffering serious damage, or has suffered serious damage, as a result of an emergency.

The federal share payable of the costs for which a grant is provided under the bill shall be 100%.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-07-10CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.House committee actions
2020-07-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2020-07-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disaster relief and insurance
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Employee leave
  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Infrastructure development
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Natural disasters
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • State and local government operations
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation programs funding
  • Worker safety and health

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