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H.R. 7002

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MOVEMENT Act of 2008
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Committee
Latest Action · September 24, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
September 23, 2008
Sponsor
Rep. Laura RichardsonD
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Making Opportunities Via Efficient and More Effective National Transportation Act of 2008 or the MOVEMENT Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish a national container fee to be collected on each cargo container imported into, or exported from, a covered U.S. seaport. Establishes the National Goods Movement Improvement Account in which such fees shall be deposited. Directs the Secretary to carry out a National Goods Movement Improvement Grant Program to provide grant funding for eligible projects, including goods movement improvement, homeland security, and environmental projects located at or near a covered U.S. seaport.

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