HR 12418 · 94th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend the Department of Transportation Act in order to provide for a Secretary of the Coast Guard.

Introduced 1976-03-11· Sponsored by Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1]· 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.(1976-03-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for a Secretary of the Coast Guard in the Department of Transportation appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Secretary of Transportation (or the Secretary of the Navy whenever the Coast Guard operates as part of the Navy) must carry out all the functions, powers, and duties relating to the Coast Guard through the Secretary of the Coast Guard.…

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