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Hearings on H.R. 11422: Shipping Conferences and Shippers' Councils

Original title: Closed conferences and shippers' councils in the U.S. liner trades: hearings before the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House of Representatives, Ninety-fifth Congress, second sesson, on H.R. 11422 ...

Record date · July 19, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document is a transcript of congressional hearings held by the House Subcommittee on Merchant Marine regarding H.R. 11422. The hearings focus on the regulation of closed shipping conferences and the role of in U.S. .

Why it matters

The legislation discussed, H.R. 11422, proposes changes to how international shipping companies coordinate rates and services, which directly impacts the cost and availability of shipping goods in the U.S. .

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

Shipping companies

These entities are subject to the regulations governing liner trades and conference agreements.

Directly affected

Shippers

These entities utilize shipping services and are affected by the rates and service structures negotiated by conferences.

Key Facts

  • The hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
  • The primary subject of the hearings is H.R. 11422.
  • The hearings address the operation of 'closed conferences' in U.S. liner trades.
  • The hearings address the role and function of 'shippers' councils' within the maritime industry.
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  • The proceedings took place during the second session of the 95th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a closed shipping conference?
In the context of maritime law, it refers to a group of shipping lines that operate under an agreement to set rates and service levels, often with restricted membership.
What is the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings are intended to gather testimony and information regarding the proposed legislation H.R. 11422 to determine its potential impact on U.S. .

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Historical focus on conference regulation

The document highlights the long-standing legislative effort to balance the power between shipping conferences and shippers in the U.S. maritime sector.

H.R. 11422

Connected Entities

Subcommittee on Merchant Marine, Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, Ninety-fifth Congress
OrganizationSubcommittee on Merchant Marine“The congressional body conducting the hearings.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →
otherNinety-fifth Congress“The legislative session during which the hearings occurred.”Map →

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  • Controversy40
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