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HR 5046 99th Congress House

A bill to provide for certain transportation of cargo of the Department of Defense.

Introduced: June 18, 1986 Introduced by: Kaptur, Marcy Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security CanalsDefense articlesEconomics and Public FinanceFederal budgets
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Federal receipts and expendituresGreat LakesLakesMarine transportationMerchant shipsShips and shippingSt. Lawrence SeawayWater and Water Resources Development
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 4, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Sep 4, 1986
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, DOD.
Jun 18, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jun 18, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Jun 18, 1986
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 4, 1986

Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Secretary of Defense to set aside specified funds to be used for the transportation of defense cargo by ocean common carriers via Great Lakes ports and the St. Lawrence Seaway in vessels documented under the laws of the United States.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5046: A bill to provide for certain transportation of cargo of the Department of Defense.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-5046/
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