HR 3842 United States House · 119th Congress

To amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes.

This bill amends U.S. Code to allow marine terminals to use Capital Construction Funds for purchasing or replacing U.S.-made cargo handling equipment (like cranes or loaders), or foreign-made equipment only if U.S. options are unavailable or unsuitable. It directly affects U.S. marine terminals operating at ports, enabling them to fund equipment upgrades with federal funds. Key provisions include banning purchases of Chinese-made cranes, prohibiting fully automated equipment that could cause job losses, and requiring the Secretary to annually publish U.S. equipment availability. The bill updates existing fund rules without creating new programs, focusing on domestic equipment use and job impact.
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Introduced Jun 9, 2025 Last action Jun 10, 2025
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Jun 10, 2025
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Jun 9, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Jun 9, 2025
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