Soo Locks Security and Economic Reporting Act of 2023

Bill: 118-hr-3399
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2023-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Marine and inland water transportation
Michigan
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: 

 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. 

action_date: 2023-07-10
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 

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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 7/25/2023 CR H3916)
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 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)
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3976)
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3399.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3916-3918)
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Mr. James moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2023-07-10
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
action_date: 2023-07-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-133.
action_date: 2023-07-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 118-133.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Introduced in House