US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 4183In Second Chamber

Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025

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Overview

This bill reauthorizes the Federal Maritime Commission through 2029 and aims to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the international ocean transportation system. It expands the Commission’s authority to regulate anticompetitive practices, particularly concerning shipping exchanges and controlled carriers. The bill also establishes national advisory committees to advise the Commission on relevant policies and requires the Commission to report on anticompetitive trade practices. Finally, it addresses data collection and public disclosures related to freight rates.

Key provisions

Reauthorizes the Federal Maritime Commission through 2029.
Expands the definition of ‘controlled carrier’ to include carriers linked to nonmarket economy countries.
Requires the Commission to investigate complaints against shipping exchanges.
Establishes National Port and Ocean Carrier Advisory Committees.
Prohibits the Commission from releasing enforcement investigation information without a majority vote.
Updates appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission.
Requires annual reports on anticompetitive trade practices.
Mandates the Commission to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for containerized freight price indexes.

Who is affected

International ocean carriers
Shipping exchanges
Marine terminal operators
Shippers of goods
U.S. Trade Representative

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Legislative history

17 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

Sep 17, 2025House

Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged

Dec 12, 2025House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 349.

Dec 12, 2025House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-401.

Dec 12, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-401.

Dec 15, 2025House

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Dec 15, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 15, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5869-6871)

Dec 15, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5869-6871)

Dec 15, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4183.

Dec 15, 2025House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5869-5872)

Dec 15, 2025House

Mr. Johnson (SD) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Dec 16, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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12/15/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5869-6871)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/15/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5869-6871)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

Dec 15, 2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5869-6871)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Dec 15, 2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5869-6871)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Federal Maritime Commission Reauthorization Act of 2025

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