To help save the U.S. maritime industry by increasing the amount of government cargo carried on American flag ships.
Cargo Survival Act of 1989 - Amends cargo preference provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to add nonagricultural cargo, including that generated as a result of a foreign aid cash transfer program, to the list of cargoes which must be carried in U.S.-flag commercial vessels. Requires 100 percent (currently 50 percent) of the types of cargoes listed to be carried in such U.S. vessels, subject to exception.
Requires 100 percent (currently 25 percent) of certain agricultural cargoes to be carried in such U.S. vessels.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT and USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
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