Ocean shipping oversight would increase with new rules and advisory groups.
This bill would renew funding for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) for two years, setting aside $49.2 million annually. It would give the FMC new power to investigate complaints about market manipulation by shipping exchanges. The bill also creates new advisory committees for ports and ocean carriers to help guide the FMC.
This bill would reauthorize appropriations for the FMC at $49,200,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, modify the FMC's stated purposes, expand the definition of 'controlled carrier,' establish new advisory committees for ports and ocean carriers, and grant the FMC new investigative and rulemaking authorities regarding shipping exchanges and containerized freight indexes.
HR 4183 · 119th Congress · June 26, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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