Michael Cloud (R-TX)
Gulf Maritime Restoration Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Gulf Maritime Restoration Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Cloud on November 10, 2026. The legislation amends title 46 of the United States Code. Specifically, it changes section 55122 by adding a new subsection regarding floating dry docks. The bill applies a specific exemption to certain floating dry docks in Ingleside, Texas. This exemption allows the movement of a floating dry dock under certain conditions related to vessel work.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 of the bill creates an exemption where section 55102 does not apply to the movement of a floating dry dock from a shipyard located in Ingleside, Texas. This could benefit people by allowing the movement of a floating dry dock within 5 nautical miles of such shipyard when the dry dock is used to launch or raise a vessel in connection with the construction, maintenance, or repair of such vessel.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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- 11/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House