------------------------------------------------------ CARGO TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Aviation; Merchant Marine Industry; Railroads; Shipping Industry; Transportation; Trucking Industry Amendments Railroads: provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor-management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), S6930, S6944 [1DE] Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (S. 3580), S1887, S1915 [31MR] Articles and editorials Railroads Reject Sick Time Demands, Raising Chance of Strike, H8655 [30NO] U.S. Railroad Workers Prepare for Strike as Rail Companies See Record Profits, H8656 [30NO] Bills and resolutions Coast Guard: exempt certain vessels transporting crude oil and petroleum products from certain coastwise endorsement requirements (see H.R. 7343), H4072 [31MR] ------exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements (see H.R. 7171), H3853 [18MR] ------implement new rules for merchant marine credentialing for veterans and uniformed services members (see S. 4842), S4575 [13SE] Dept. of Homeland Security: include aliens passing in transit through U.S. to board vessel on which alien will perform ship- to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations within class of nonimmigrant aliens (see S. 5168), S6941 [1DE] ------prohibit from requiring coronavirus vaccination for essential critical infrastructure workers crossing border (see S. 3694), S785 [17FE] ------require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make certain determinations in enforcing Jones Act (see H.R. 9548), H9852 [14DE] Dept. of Transportation: amend vehicle weight limitations (see H.R. 8412), H6706 [18JY] ------establish competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking (see S. 5169), S6941 [1DE] ------make certain improvements to project selection criteria for grants under port and intermodal improvement program (see H.R. 6467), H294 [21JA] ------modify definition of term ``classroom'' for purposes of certain freight rail employee training requirements (see H.R. 8598), H7537 [29JY] ------require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to waive certain regulatory requirements to address supply chain backlog in freight network at U.S. ports (see S. 3807), S1118 [10MR] (see H.R. 7456), H4432 [7AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in U.S. merchant marine in Southeast Asia theater of operations during Vietnam Era (see H.R. 8925), H8010 [20SE] Harbors: establish grant program for procurement of megacranes for use at U.S. ports (see H.R. 6488), H300 [25JA] ------require inspection of certain foreign cranes before use at U.S. ports (see H.R. 6487), H300 [25JA] Intermodal Day: designate (see H. Res. 1345), H7784 [13SE] Maritime Administration: publicly report cargo preference data on annual basis (see S. 5090), S6695 [15NO] Railroads: enhance rail safety and provide for safe and covered transport of materials in railroad cars (see H.R. 6499), H301 [25JA] ------provide emergency relief for short line railroads (see H.R. 9581), H9902 [15DE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (see S.J. Res. 61), S4541 [12SE] (see H.J. Res. 95), H7841 [14SE] (see H.J. Res. 100), H8647 [29NO] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), consideration (see H. Res. 1499), H8673 [30NO] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 119), H8647 [29NO] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 119)--consideration (see H. Res. 1499), H8673 [30NO] Shipping industry: improve supply chain efficiencies and port safety and security by creating Federal standard and licensure for independent ship agent companies (see S. 4040), S2091 [7AP] ------update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (see S. 3580, 3586), S523 [3FE] Ships and vessels: declare state of emergency due to Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to establish waiver of certain requirements to allow shipment of food aid to Ukraine (see S. Con. Res. 37), S2246 [2MY] (see S. Con. Res. 38), S2275 [3MY] (see H. Con. Res. 92), H5212 [20MY] ------provide exemptions from certain Jones Act restrictions to vessels providing disaster relief to Puerto Rico for areas affected by Hurricane Fiona (see S. 4999), S5226 [28SE] (see H.R. 9086), H8316 [29SE] ------reinstate certain laws relating to minimum tonnage of agricultural commodities and products (see H.R. 9102), H8370 [30SE] States: require to enter into data sharing agreement with Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Transportation to be eligible for port security grant program and port infrastructure development program (see H.R. 9107), H8371 [30SE] Surface Transportation Board: reauthorize and create fair market in freight rail (see H.R. 8649), H7545 [2AU] Taxation: provide tax credit to encourage replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars (see H.R. 7902), H5219 [27MY] Technology: strengthen requirements relative to advance electronic information for cargo (see S. 4809), S4514 [8SE] Transportation: amend length limitations of certain semitrailer or trailers operating in truck tractor-semitrailer-trailer combination (see H.R. 8411), H6706 [18JY] Trucking industry: ensure restroom access for certain drivers (see H.R. 9592), H9902 [15DE] Letters GAO decision on whether Federal Highway Administration ``Information--Policy on Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources To Build a Better America'' memo is a rule for purposes of Congressional Review Act: Edda Emmanuelli Perez, GAO, S9768 [21DE] Provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute: Thomas Conway, United Steelworkers (organization), H8665 [30NO] Lists Votes recorded by proxy on H. Con. Res. 119, correction in enrollment of H.J. Res. 100, provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor-management dispute, H8670 [30NO] Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1499, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, correction in enrollment of H.J. Res. 100, provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute, H8660 [30NO] Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1499, consideration of H.J. Res. 100, provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor-management dispute, H8660 [30NO] Votes recorded by proxy on H.J. Res. 100, provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor-management dispute, H8670 [30NO] Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act, H5468 [13JN] Votes recorded by proxy on S. 5168, Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act, H9975 [21DE] Remarks in House California: establish interagency task force to address backlog of cargo ships at ports and in coastal waters of Southern California, H3983 [30MR] Dept. of Homeland Security: include aliens passing in transit through U.S. to board vessel on which alien will perform ship- to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations within class of nonimmigrant aliens (S. 5168), H9925-H9927 [21DE] ------require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make certain determinations in enforcing Jones Act (H.R. 9548), E1293 [14DE] Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program for domestic maritime workforce training and education, H3975 [30MR], H5549 [15JN] Economy: address supply chain issues, H4975 [16MY] Federal Maritime Commission: initiate rulemaking to further define prohibited practices by common carriers, marine terminal operators, and ocean transportation intermediaries, H5466 [13JN] Harlingen, TX: anniversary of Port of Harlingen, E948 [19SE] Houston, TX: Houston Ship Channel expansion funding, H256 [20JA] Infrastructure: port automation funding, H189 [13JA], H4059 [31MR] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: impact, H48 [12JA], H82, H182, H183, H189 [13JA], H200 [18JA], H228, H239 [19JA], H256, H270, H272, H274 [20JA], H311, H325 [1FE], H346, H347 [2FE], H996 [7FE], H1060 [8FE], H1218 [2MR], H1299 [3MR], H1337 [8MR] Railroads: provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor-management dispute, H7869 [15SE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), H8661-H8667, H8671 [30NO], H8733 [5DE], E1193, E1195 [1DE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), consideration (H. Res. 1499), H8652-H8660 [30NO] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 119), H8663-H8669, H8671 [30NO], E1195 [1DE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 119)--consideration (H. Res. 1499), H8652-H8660 [30NO] Roads and highways: authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (H.R. 3684), E1302 [15DE] Russia: impact of invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine on agricultural commodities and global food security, H5613 [16JN] Shipping industry: update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries, H931, H932 [3FE] ------update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (S. 3580), H5430 [9JN], H5460-H5468 [13JN], H5882 [24JN] Ships and vessels: reinstate certain laws relating to minimum tonnage of agricultural commodities and products (H.R. 9102), E1009 [30SE] Surface Transportation Board: reauthorize and create fair market in freight rail (H.R. 8649), H8105 [22SE] Remarks in Senate Dept. of Homeland Security: include aliens passing in transit through U.S. to board vessel on which alien will perform ship- to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations within class of nonimmigrant aliens (S. 5168), S6942 [1DE], S7267 [15DE] Dept. of Transportation: implementation of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Entry-Level Driver Training regulations, S584 [9FE] ------issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under age 21 who complete vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (S. 659), S7280 [19DE] Economy: address supply chain issues, S2645 [24MY] GAO: decision on whether Federal Highway Administration ``Information--Policy on Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources To Build a Better America'' memo is a rule for purposes of Congressional Review Act, S9767 [21DE] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: impact, S374 [20JA] Maritime Administration: Port Infrastructure Development Program funding, S2375 [9MY] Railroads: allow employees to earn paid sick time, S6931 [1DE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute, S4556, S4560 [13SE], S4596 [14SE], S4627 [15SE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), S6872-S6874, S6878, S6913, S6915 [30NO], S6919, S6930-S6932 [1DE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 119), S6931 [1DE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (H.J. Res. 100), unanimous-consent agreement, S6929 [1DE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (S.J. Res. 61), S4602-S4605 [14SE], S4629 [15SE] ------provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute (S.J. Res. 61), unanimous-consent request, S4603 [14SE] Shipping industry: improve supply chain efficiencies and port safety and security by creating Federal standard and licensure for independent ship agent companies (S. 4040), S2095 [7AP] ------update global ocean shipping industry regulations and establish reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce trade imbalances with foreign countries (S. 3580), S584 [9FE], S760 [17FE], S1734, S1735 [23MR], S1843 [30MR], S1876, S1887-S1891, S1896-S1899 [31MR], S1922 [4AP], S2375 [9MY], S2876 [9JN], S2900 [13JN], S2920, S2924 [14JN], S2984 [16JN] U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: implement recommendations relative to countering China's influence in Latin America and the Caribbean, S405 [31JA] Reports filed Consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, Correction in Enrollment of H.J. Res. 100, Provide for Resolution of Issues in Certain Railway Labor-Management Dispute: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1499) (H. Rept. 117-587), H8673 [30NO] Consideration of H.J. Res. 100, Provide for Resolution of Issues in Certain Railway Labor-Management Dispute: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1499) (H. Rept. 117-587), H8673 [30NO] Facilitating Relief for Efficient Intermodal Gateways To Handle Transportation (FREIGHT) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3262), S7100 [12DE] Ocean Shipping Reform Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3580), S1772 [24MR] Texts of H. Con. Res. 119, correction in enrollment of H.J. Res. 100, provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor- management dispute, H8667 [30NO] H. Res. 1499, consideration of H. Con. Res. 119, correction in enrollment of H.J. Res. 100, provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor-management dispute, H8653 [30NO] H. Res. 1499, consideration of H.J. Res. 100, provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor-management dispute, H8653 [30NO] H.J. Res. 100, provide for resolution of issues in certain railway labor-management dispute, H8661 [30NO] S. 3580, Ocean Shipping Reform Act, H5460-H5464 [13JN] S. 5168, Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act, S7267 [15DE], H9925 [21DE] S. Con. Res. 37, declare state of emergency due to Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to establish waiver of certain requirements to allow shipment of food aid to Ukraine, S2248 [2MY] S. Con. Res. 38, declare state of emergency due to Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to establish waiver of certain requirements to allow shipment of food aid to Ukraine, S2283 [3MY]