Bill · H.Res. 437· House(119-HRES-437)
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Georgia Ports Authority.
- Introduced
- 5/21/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Georgia Ports Authority. The document notes that the Authority was established in 1945 and operates primarily through the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick. It highlights the economic impact of the ports, including job support and tax revenue generation. The resolution also outlines various modernization and expansion plans scheduled through the coming years. Finally, the House of Representatives is asked to recognize the Authority for its service and celebrate its anniversary.
Yes· 3 of 7
Is this likely to grow the economy?+7
The ports are described as a cornerstone of Georgia's economy, generating significant annual income and business revenue.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+6
The ports connect Georgia to global markets, including southeast Asia and India.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The ports support over 609,000 jobs and include programs for training high school graduates for maritime careers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic and Job Support: The ports support more than 609,000 jobs statewide and generate significant income and business revenue (Whereas clause 3).
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Community Housing Support: The Georgia Ports Authority has committed $6,000,000 toward housing support for communities located near the ports (Whereas clause 11).
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Career Training: The YES+ program provides training for high school graduates to prepare them for long-term careers in the maritime industry (Whereas clause 11).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+7Increases Job Creation+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+3
- 5/22/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- 5/21/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.