Ed Case (D-HI)
Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Noncontiguous Shipping Competition Act," aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code. It specifically seeks to exempt certain noncontiguous trade from current coastwise laws. The amendment changes how paragraphs in section 55101(b) are structured. Under this proposal, specific routes in noncontiguous trade would be exempt unless certain conditions regarding vessel operators are met. This change focuses on how trade routes are managed under existing shipping regulations.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill eases shipping regulations for specific trade routes, which can benefit business owners engaged in noncontiguous trade.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill provides exemptions for noncontiguous trade which may lower shipping barriers for diverse businesses.
- Scored +2
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Increased shipping competition may lead to lower costs for goods delivered to various regions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Exemption of certain noncontiguous trade: The bill allows for trade on specific routes to be exempt from coastwise laws under certain conditions, which could impact how goods are moved in noncontiguous trade (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on exemptions: The exemption for noncontiguous trade does not apply if at least three owners or operators of coastwise qualified vessels regularly operate on that route, provided they each transport at least 20 percent of the volume and are not under common ownership (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill eases shipping regulations for specific trade routes, which can benefit business owners engaged in noncontiguous trade. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased shipping competition may lead to lower costs for goods delivered to various regions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides exemptions for noncontiguous trade which may lower shipping barriers for diverse businesses.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — By exempting certain noncontiguous trade from coastwise laws, the bill may improve the efficiency of maritime trade routes.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)
- 1/24/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York