HR 3955 · 105th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1998

Introduced 1998-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]· 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 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.(1998-06-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1998 - Amends Federal shipping law to prohibit an owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel from discharging, temporarily removing, or in any manner discriminating against a seaman because he or she refuses to violate provisions governing shipping and seamen law. Authorizes a U.S. district court in which a seaman has brought an action for wrongful discharge or discrimination to award such seaman costs and reasonable attorney's fees.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Democrats
Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2]WV
Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-15]MI
Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5]WI