H.Res. 592 (112th): Recognizing the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.

Introduced:
Mar 20, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Janice Hahn [D-CA36]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 158 on Apr 12, 2013. See H.Res. 158 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on March 20, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 20, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 20, 2012
Cosponsors
54 cosponsors (41D, 13R) (show)
Committees

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Last updated Mar 20, 2012.
4 pages

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3/20/2012--Introduced.
Recognizes the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States. Urges the President, federal officials, and other relevant stakeholders to consider this importance in decisionmaking and promote policies that strengthen seaport related infrastructure. Expresses the House of Representatives' gratitude to the millions of men and women who work at ports across the United States.

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