Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023
This bill addresses the influence of the Chinese government on the U.S. shipping industry.
Specifically, the bill prohibits port authorities from using LOGINK or any similar Chinese state-affiliated transportation logistics public information platform.
The bill also enhances the Federal Maritime Commission's authority to address market manipulation, including by designating a private vessel based in a nonmarket economy or otherwise anticompetitive country as a controlled carrier. (The commission regulates controlled carriers to ensure that they charge fair market rates for shipping cargo.)
Under the bill, the commission must accept and investigate complaints about potentially unlawful actions by shipping exchanges. (A shipping exchange is a data platform that enables businesses shipping goods to connect with carriers to transport those goods.)
The bill also requires the commission to establish a data standard to help facilitate the voluntary sharing of supply chain data among carriers, port authorities, and other shipping industry stakeholders. This standard must allow users to exchange data (using standardized terms and methods) in real time consistent with industry practices. The commission must also establish standards for price indexes published by shipping exchanges.
The bill also establishes a committee with members representing marine terminal operators and port authorities to advise the commission on competitiveness, reliability, and efficiency in the international ocean freight delivery system.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-22 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Senate |
| 2024-03-21 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2024-03-21 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 24 (Roll no. 98). (text: 3/19/2024 CR H1213-1215) | House floor actions |
| 2024-03-21 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1321-1322) | House floor actions |
| 2024-03-19 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2024-03-19 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1836. | House floor actions |
| 2024-03-19 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1213-1216) | House floor actions |
| 2024-03-19 | Floor | Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. | House floor actions |
| 2023-09-26 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 177. | House floor actions |
| 2023-09-26 | Committee | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-218. | House floor actions |
| 2023-05-23 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 58 - 1. | House committee actions |
| 2023-05-23 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2023-05-23 | Committee | Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged | House committee actions |
| 2023-03-29 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. | House committee actions |
| 2023-03-28 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2023-03-28 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |