To study the security of the Soo Locks and effects on the supply chain resulting from a malfunction or failure of the Soo Locks, and for other purposes.
Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Transportation to report on security at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and to recommend improvements. The report must include details about current security measures and the potential effects of a malfunction or failure. It must also recommend ways to strengthen security and reduce the impact of a malfunction or failure on the supply chain of the United States.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-133.
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-133.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
Mr. James moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3916-3918)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3399.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. James objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3976)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 7/25/2023 CR H3916)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 7/25/2023 CR H3916)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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