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International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1920| Senate 
| Updated: 6/8/2023
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (4)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023 This bill establishes requirements and incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the marine shipping industry. Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must assess fees on certain cargo vessels for emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and fine particulate matter from fuel consumed during voyages. The fees apply to certain large vessels that are off-loading cargo or freight at U.S. ports. However, the fees do not apply to (1) certain vessels already regulated under the Clean Air Act; or (2) vessels transporting military cargo, food aid, or supplies for disaster or emergency relief. The amount of the fee must be based on the amount of fuel consumed and the quantity of emissions. The EPA must also assess alternative fees on certain cargo vessels that off-load cargo or freight at foreign ports if the cargo or freight is ultimately intended to be transported to the United States. The Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection must penalize vessels that do not pay fees by deadlines. The bill also creates incentives related to decreasing greenhouse gas emission from vessels, port equipment, maritime technologies, and harbor crafts. A portion of the revenue generated from the fees must be provided to the EPA, the Maritime Administration, and the Department of Energy to carry out new programs that award such incentives. A portion of such revenue must also be used for certain existing programs related to clean ports, port infrastructure, ocean and coastal security, and marine debris.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 8, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-9013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • June 8, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 8, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-9013
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 118-9013: International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2024

International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-1920| Senate 
| Updated: 6/8/2023
International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2023 This bill establishes requirements and incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the marine shipping industry. Specifically, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must assess fees on certain cargo vessels for emissions of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and fine particulate matter from fuel consumed during voyages. The fees apply to certain large vessels that are off-loading cargo or freight at U.S. ports. However, the fees do not apply to (1) certain vessels already regulated under the Clean Air Act; or (2) vessels transporting military cargo, food aid, or supplies for disaster or emergency relief. The amount of the fee must be based on the amount of fuel consumed and the quantity of emissions. The EPA must also assess alternative fees on certain cargo vessels that off-load cargo or freight at foreign ports if the cargo or freight is ultimately intended to be transported to the United States. The Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection must penalize vessels that do not pay fees by deadlines. The bill also creates incentives related to decreasing greenhouse gas emission from vessels, port equipment, maritime technologies, and harbor crafts. A portion of the revenue generated from the fees must be provided to the EPA, the Maritime Administration, and the Department of Energy to carry out new programs that award such incentives. A portion of such revenue must also be used for certain existing programs related to clean ports, port infrastructure, ocean and coastal security, and marine debris.
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Timeline
Jun 8, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 8, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-9013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • June 8, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 8, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-9013
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (4)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 118-9013: International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted