S. 1439

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Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019

Introduced 5/14/2019•116th Congress•Senate

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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

5/15/2019 • Senate

Summary

Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act of 2019

This bill addresses (1) several aspects of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD); (2) illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing); and (3) maritime security.

Among other things, the bill

reauthorizes MARAD programs, including programs associated with maintaining the U.S. Merchant Marine;
promotes transparency and traceability in the seafood supply chain;
promotes the use of technology to combat IUU fishing;
establishes an interagency working group on maritime security, IUU fishing, and seafood fraud; and
establishes a sub-working group to address IUU fishing within the U.S. exclusive economic zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

Introduced in Senate • 5/14/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

Advisory bodiesBuy American requirementsCoast guardComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCustoms enforcementDepartment of CommerceDepartment of Homeland SecurityDepartment of TransportationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEducation programs fundingEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFood supply, safety, and labelingFraud offenses and financial crimes