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Binational Great Lakes-Seaway Enhancement Act of 2001

Introduced: January 3, 2001 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Became law
Jan 6, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E19-20)
Jan 4, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 3, 2001
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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.
Jan 3, 2001
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Binational Great Lakes-Seaway Enhancement Act of 2001 - Authorizes the President to enter into an executive agreement with Canada to establish as binational corporations the Saint Lawrence Seaway Corporation and the Great Lakes Development Bank.

Sets forth the functions of the Corporation, including: (1) operating and improving the assets of the United States and Canada on the Saint Lawrence Seaway; (2) facilitating safe navigation on the Seaway; and (3) promoting domestic and international trade involving the Great Lakes States and Great Lakes Provinces.

Repeals the Saint Lawrence Seaway Act (effectively eliminating the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation).

Sets forth the functions of the Great Lakes Development Bank, including: (1) providing loans and other assistance to the Seaway and public and private entities involved in maritime commerce in the Great Lakes and Seaway regions; and (2) facilitating maritime commerce-related investment there.

What's happening now January 6, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E19-20)

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1