HR 11410 · 94th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Tonnage Measurement Simplification Act

Introduced 1976-01-20· Sponsored by Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1976-01-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tonnage Measurement Simplification Act - Transfers from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, responsibility for measuring vessels by tonnage. Requires that a vessel be measured if it engages in international voyage by sea, or it is at least 24 meters in length and is self-propelled. Provides that a vessel not required to be measured by this Act may be measured if requested by the owner. Specifies instances in which remeasurement shall be required. Provides that a vessel measured prior to the effective date of this Act shall be considered as having been measured as required by this Act.…

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