PURPOSES.

SEC. 2. PURPOSES. Section 40101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) ensure an efficient, competitive, and economical transportation system in the ocean commerce of the United States;” ; (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting “and supporting commerce” after “needs”; and (3) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: “(4) promote the growth and development of United States exports through a competitive and efficient system for the carriage of goods by water in the foreign commerce of the United States, and by placing a greater reliance on the marketplace.” .