Ed Case (D-HI)
Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024
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 is titled the "Noncontiguous Shipping Reasonable Rate Act of 2024." It aims to provide a specific definition for what constitutes a reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade. To achieve this, it proposes amending title 49 of the United States Code. The change would establish a rate as reasonable if it stays within 10 percent of a specific benchmark. That benchmark is a comparable international ocean rate index recognized by the Federal Maritime Commission.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill establishes a clear, mathematical threshold for reasonable rates in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade to prevent excessive pricing.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners involved in noncontiguous shipping will benefit from more predictable and reasonable shipping rates.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill creates a specific, objective standard that the Federal Maritime Commission can use for oversight and transparency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clear Standard for Rates: The bill establishes a clear mathematical threshold for what qualifies as a reasonable rate under Section s 2. By defining a rate as reasonable if it is within 10 percent of a recognized international ocean rate index, it provides a specific metric for oversight.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill establishes a clear, mathematical threshold for reasonable rates in noncontiguous domestic ocean trade to prevent excessive pricing.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners involved in noncontiguous shipping will benefit from more predictable and reasonable shipping rates.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill creates a specific, objective standard that the Federal Maritime Commission can use for oversight and transparency.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — By regulating shipping rates, the bill provides more stability for the movement of goods through maritime infrastructure.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)
- 1/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York