HR 1307 · 102th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Fishing Vessel Safety and Environmental Compliance Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.(1991-03-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fishing Vessel Safety and Environmental Compliance Act of 1991 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to allow the use of amounts in capital construction funds for purchasing equipment or modifying a qualified vessel to comply with: (1) requirements under the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act; (2) Federal environmental laws; or (3) laws and regulations, including those relating to fishing vessel safety and the wholesomeness of seafood. Allows existing capital construction fund agreements to be amended on request to authorize such uses.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large]DE