Bill > HR7416

This bill, the Coastal and Inland Ports and Terminals Commerce Improvement Act, amends Title 46 of the United States Code to allow the Maritime Administration Administrator to provide assistance to the owners and operators of certain smaller ports and terminals. The key provisions of the bill include: allowing private entities or groups to receive grants for "small projects" at ports and terminals that handle less than 8 million tons of cargo annually on average; permitting the use of funds for infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and capital investments; and establishing procedural safeguards, audits, and examinations to ensure proper use of the grant funds. The bill aims to support and enhance the efficiency of these smaller coastal and inland ports and terminals, which play a crucial role in freight transportation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7416/all-info