S. 4395

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Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020

Introduced 7/30/2020•116th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

7/30/2020 • Senate

Summary

Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act of 2020

This bill authorizes the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to provide financial assistance to states and maritime industry entities during an emergency such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Specifically, MARAD may provide grants for

operating costs involved with an emergency response operation, including costs for cleaning, sanitizing, janitorial services, staffing, paid leave, and procuring personal protective equipment; and
the costs of capital projects to protect, repair, reconstruct, or replace equipment and facilities of the United States maritime transportation system that are in danger of suffering serious damage, or has suffered serious damage, as a result of an emergency.

The federal share payable of the costs for which a grant is provided under the bill shall be 100%.

Introduced in Senate • 7/30/2020

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightDisaster relief and insuranceEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee leaveHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentMarine and inland water transportationMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNatural disastersNavigation, waterways, harborsPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operationsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingWorker safety and health