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Congressional Hearings on H.R. 9998: Control Carriers

Original title: Control carriers: hearings before the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, Ninety-fifth Congress, second session, on H.R. 9998 ...

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of congressional hearings held by the House on Merchant Marine regarding H.R. 9998. The legislation focuses on the regulation of 's' within the maritime shipping industry.

Why it matters

The legislation proposes new regulatory oversight for shipping companies that are owned or controlled by foreign governments, which could impact international shipping rates and competition for U.S. maritime businesses.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

U.S. maritime shipping companies

These companies are subject to the competitive environment influenced by the regulatory standards proposed for foreign-controlled carriers.

Directly affected

Foreign-owned shipping carriers

These entities would be subject to new regulatory oversight and potential operational restrictions if the bill is enacted.

Key Facts

The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
The subject of the hearings is H.R. 9998, a bill concerning the regulation of control carriers.
The hearings took place during the second session of the 95th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'control carrier' in this context?

The term refers to shipping carriers that are owned or controlled by foreign governments, which the bill seeks to regulate to ensure fair competition.

What is the purpose of these hearings?

The hearings allow members of Congress to gather testimony and evidence regarding the potential impacts of H.R. 9998 before moving it forward in the legislative process.

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