Ocean Freight Competition Act of 1983 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to exclude federally financed agricultural commodities from the requirement that cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by the United States be transported on privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels and vessels of the United States.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, USDA.
Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
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