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S 1150 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Expanding the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program

Summary
Expanding the Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program This bill authorizes appropriations to support the maritime environmental and technical assistance program of the U.S. Maritime Administration, including activities related to technologies that support port and vessel air emissions reductions and to support zero emissions technologies. Additionally, activities shall be used to inform the policy decisions of the United States related to domestic regulations and to the United States position on matters before the International Maritime Organization.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds zero-emission maritime technologies and air emissions reductions, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure and reducing fossil fuel dependence in transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill authorizes funding for maritime emissions reduction technologies and zero-emission initiatives, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationFunds maritime emissions reduction tech for ports/vessels, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure within maritime sector90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2021
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Introduced Apr 15, 2021 Last action Apr 15, 2021
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Apr 15, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Apr 15, 2021
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Edward J. Markey
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