Hearing on the Grants for Domestic Offshore Communities Seaport Development Act of 1977
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing represents the legislative review process for S. 2348, which proposed federal funding mechanisms for infrastructure improvements in offshore communities dependent on maritime access.
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Domestic offshore communities
These communities are the intended recipients of the proposed federal grants for seaport infrastructure development.
U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 24, 1978.
- The subject of the hearing was S. 2348, the Grants for Domestic Offshore Communities Seaport Development Act of 1977.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Tourism of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- The session was part of the Ninety-fifth Congress, second session.
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Why It Matters
The hearing represents the legislative review process for S. 2348, which proposed federal funding mechanisms for infrastructure improvements in offshore communities dependent on maritime access.
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Historical focus on offshore infrastructure
The document highlights a specific legislative effort in the late 1970s to address the unique infrastructure needs of domestic offshore communities.
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