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H.R. 8564House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Port Automation Improvement Act of 2022

Sponsored by Bob GibbsRep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH)
Introduced July 28, 2022

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The Port Automation Improvement Act of 2022 changes the National Defense Authorization Act to adjust how money can be used for the Port and Intermodal Improvement Program. It removes restrictive language so the Maritime Administration can spend funds on expenses needed to carry out the program. The change mainly affects the Maritime Administration and U.S. ports that are part of the automation and intermodal improvement efforts.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Section 3501(a)(12) of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act by deleting the phrase “except that … port terminal,” which had limited how funds could be applied.
  • Allows the Maritime Administration to use authorized funds for any expenses necessary to implement the Port and Intermodal Improvement Program, expanding flexibility for port automation projects.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

July 29, 2022

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Introduced in House

July 28, 2022

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

July 28, 2022

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

July 29, 2022

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 28, 2022

I

117th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8564

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 28, 2022

Mr. Gibbs introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend the National Defense Authorization Act with respect to funds for expenses necessary to implement the Port and Intermodal Improvement Program, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Port Automation Improvement Act of 2022.

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Authorization of the maritime administration

Section 3501(a)(12) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) is amended by striking , except that and all that follows through port terminal.