Sea freight & passenger services

Topicsort iconBill numberAuthorInterest positionBecame law
Ballast Water Management Act of 2007S. 1578 (110th) InouyeSupportNo
A bill to amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish vessel ballast water management requirements, and for other purposes.
Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007H.R. 2419 (110th) PetersonSupportYes
To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008H.R. 6124 (110th) PetersonSupportYes
To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
Short Sea Shipping Promotion Act of 2007H.R. 1499 (110th) CummingsSupportNo
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the harbor maintenance tax certain commercial cargo loaded or unloaded at United States ports.
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a comH.R. 415 (110th) FrankOpposeNo
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.