Number: RL31424
Title: Maritime and Port Security: A Comparison of Major Provisions of S. 1214 and H.R. 3983
Authors: John F. Frittelli, Resources, Science and Industry Division 
Abstract: The 107th Congress is considering legislation to enhance security at U.S. seaports. This report provides a comparison between major provisions in S. 1214/H.R. 3437, The Port and Maritime Security Act, and H.R. 3983, the Maritime Transportation Antiterrorism Act. It focuses of five areas of the legislation: federal funding provisions, plans and programs for coordinating seaport security, international maritime security provisions, cargo security provisions, and limitations on access to sensitive areas within a port.
Pages: 17
Date: Updated November 12, 2002