118 HR 6707 IH: Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives 2023-12-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I118th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6707IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESDecember 11, 2023Mr. Moylan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo repeal the requirements of the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906 with respect to dredging and dredged material.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act.

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Dredging; dredged material

(a)

Repeal

(1)

In general

Section 55109 of title 46, United States Code, is repealed.(2)

Conforming amendment

The analysis for chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 55109.(b)

Excluding dredged material from transportation requirements

(1)

In general

Section 55110 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—(A)in the section heading, by striking or dredged material; and(B)by striking or dredged material.(2)

Conforming amendment

The analysis for chapter 551 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 55110 and inserting the following:Sec. 55110. Transportation of valueless material..