HR 632 · 117th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-28· Sponsored by Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]· 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.(2021-02-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021 This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.…

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