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HR 2946 104th Congress House

To provide that applications by Mexican motor carriers of property for authority to provide service across the United States-Mexico international boundary line and by persons of Mexico who establish…

Official title: To provide that applications by Mexican motor carriers of property for authority to provide service across the United States-Mexico international boundary line… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To provide that applications by Mexican motor carriers of property for authority to provide service across the United States-Mexico international boundary line and by persons of Mexico who establish enterprises in the United States seeking to distribute international cargo in the United States shall not be approved until certain certifications are made to the Congress by the President and the Secretary of Transportation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 6, 1996 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 15, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Feb 1, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Opportunities, 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.
Feb 1, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1204-1205)
Feb 1, 1996
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 15, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Transportation not to approve any application of a Mexican motor carrier of property to provide service across the U.S.-Mexico boundary line or by a Mexican owned enterprise established in the United States to transport cargo in foreign commerce, until: (1) certain certifications are made to the Congress regarding Mexico's attempt to combat international narcotics trafficking, and Mexican motor carrier compliance with certain U.S. safety and insurance requirements; and (2) a joint resolution of approval is enacted.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 6, 1996
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Mar 6, 1996
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2946: To provide that applications by Mexican motor carriers of property for authority to provide service across the United States-Mexico international boundary line and by persons of Mexico who establish enterprises in the United States seeking to distribute international cargo in the United States shall not be approved until certain certifications are made to the Congress by the President and the Secretary of Transportation, and for other purposes.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2946/
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"H.R. 2946: To provide that applications by Mexican motor carriers of property for authority to provide service across the United States-Mexico international boundary line and by persons of Mexico who establish enterprises in the United States seeking to distribute international cargo in the United States shall not be approved until certain certifications are made to the Congress by the President and the Secretary of Transportation, and for other purposes.." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2946/.
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H.R. 2946, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2946/.
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[H.R. 2946: To provide that applications by Mexican motor carriers of property for authority to provide service across the United States-Mexico international boundary line and by persons of Mexico who establish enterprises in the United States seeking to distribute international cargo in the United States shall not be approved until certain certifications are made to the Congress by the President and the Secretary of Transportation, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2946/)
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