119 S4758 IS: Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act U.S. Senate 2026-06-11 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.

II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4758IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 11, 2026Mr. Lee introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationA BILLTo eliminate certain requirements with respect to dredging and dredged material, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act.

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Dredging; dredged material

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Dredging

Section 55109(a)(3) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—(1)by striking , or is exempt and inserting , is exempt; and(2)by striking the period at the end and inserting , or is otherwise eligible for such a certificate and endorsement without regard to the requirement under section 12112(a)(2)..(b)

Excluding dredged material from transportation requirements

Section 55110 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—(1)in the section heading, by striking or dredged material; and(2)by striking or dredged material.