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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed
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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Ethical Shipping Inspections Act of 2011 - Amends federal shipping inspection laws to prohibit the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating from delegating (and to require revocation of an existing delegation of) certain inspection, certification, and related services to a foreign classification society if the Secretary of State determines that such society provides comparable services: (1) in Iran, North Korea, North Sudan, or Syria; or (2) for the government of such countries.
AI Summary
This bill, the Ethical Shipping Inspections Act of 2011, amends federal laws governing shipping inspections to prevent the Secretary of the department overseeing the Coast Guard from authorizing or continuing to authorize foreign classification societies to perform inspection, certification, and related services if the Secretary of State determines that such a society also provides similar services in or for the governments of Iran, North Korea, North Sudan, or Syria. A "foreign classification society" is an organization that sets standards for the design, construction, and maintenance of ships, and these services are crucial for ensuring maritime safety and security. The bill aims to prevent U.S. entities from indirectly supporting these specific countries through such delegations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5264) (on 08/02/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1496/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1496is/pdf/BILLS-112s1496is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1496is/pdf/BILLS-112s1496is.pdf.pdf |
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