HJRES 290 · 94th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Joint resolution granting a Letter of Marque.

Introduced 1975-03-06· Sponsored by Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs (Subsequently: International Relations).(1975-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Grants a license and authorizes the commanders of several lobster fishing vessels, by force of arms, to seize vessels of any foreign country who, in any way, interfere with the lobster fishing vessels of any citizen of the United States. Directs that offending vessels be brought to a convenient port in the United States in order that the courts may condemn the captures if they be adjudged lawful prize. Provides that this commission shall continue until Congress issues orders otherwise.…

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