HR 5351
Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019, aims to reduce the cost of shipping by exempting certain commercial cargo from the harbor maintenance excise tax. Specifically, it applies to cargo transported between ports in the United States and Canada via the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System, excluding bulk cargo. The goal is to encourage shipping through these routes and support the efficiency of the Great Lakes shipping industry.
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Primary sponsor
Brian Higgins
Cosponsors
David B. McKinley
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