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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced June 3, 2025 by James Moylan · Last progress June 3, 2025
Recognizes and condemns "flag-of-convenience" ship registries for undermining U.S. maritime readiness, enabling illegal fishing, harming workers and U.S. maritime businesses, and creating opportunities for crime and sanctions avoidance. Expresses support for increased funding, jobs, and protections for U.S. shipbuilding, ship repair, and maritime auxiliary industries, urges international organizations to act, and backs Port State Control cooperation and the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s work to stop abuses.