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On the recordOctober 3, 2021
H.R. 4996 would finally empower the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to crack down on aggressive retaliatory practices.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi supports legislation to improve ocean shipping regulations.

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