A concurrent resolution declaring a state of emergency due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, in order to establish a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements of section 55305 of title 46, United States Code.
Summary
This concurrent resolution declares that a state of emergency exists due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It also states that such emergency justifies a waiver of the minimum tonnage requirements. Such requirements apply to cargoes that are transported on ocean vessels and that are procured, furnished, or financed by the United States.
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Introduction
May 2022
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Introduced May 2, 2022
Last action May 2, 2022
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May 2, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2248)
upper
May 2, 2022
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Joni Ernst
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