SAFE Port Act

H.R. 4954 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2006, sponsored by Daniel E. Lungren with 80 co-sponsors. Congress held 15 roll call votes on it.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Mar 14, 2006
Co-sponsors: 80
Policy area: Emergency Management
Public law: Public Law 109-347

What it does

Security and Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 or the SAFE Port Act - Title I: Security of United States Seaports - Subtitle A: General Provisions - (Sec. 101) Amends the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) to require area maritime transportation security plans to include a salvage response plan to identify equipment capable of restoring operational trade capacity and to ensure that waterways are cleare…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Daniel E. Lungren (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 51 Democrats, 29 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedMar 14, 2006
Passed the HouseMay 4, 2006
Passed the SenateSep 14, 2006
Sent to the PresidentOct 3, 2006
Became lawOct 13, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-347. (Oct 13, 2006)

How Congress voted

On Agreeing to the Conference Report
House · Sep 30, 2006 · Passed409–2
On Motion to Instruct Conferees
House · Sep 28, 2006 · Passed281–140
On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 14, 2006 · Bill Passed98–0
On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Sep 14, 2006 · Cloture Motion Agreed to98–0
On Passage
House · May 4, 2006 · Passed421–2
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · May 4, 2006 · Failed202–222

Every roll call vote on this bill

On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · May 4, 2006
Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) ActHouse · May 4, 2006
Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) ActHouse · May 4, 2006
To establish a unified national hazard alert system, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 12, 2006
To provide that the limitation on the number of Transportation Security Administration employees shall not…Senate · Sep 12, 2006
To strengthen national security by adding an additional 275 Customs and Border Protection officers at United…Senate · Sep 12, 2006
To provide real national security, restore United States leadership, and implement tough and smart policies…Senate · Sep 13, 2006
To establish a Homeland Security and Neighborhood Safety trust Fund and refocus Federal priorities toward…Senate · Sep 13, 2006
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to ensure that all cargo containers are screened before…Senate · Sep 13, 2006
To improve the security of cargo containers destined for the United States.Senate · Sep 13, 2006
A bill to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 14, 2006
To improve maritime container security by ensuring that foreign ports participating in the Container…Senate · Sep 14, 2006
A bill to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.Senate · Sep 14, 2006
Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) ActHouse · Sep 28, 2006
Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) ActHouse · Sep 30, 2006

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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