HR 13471 · 94th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960 to limit the liability of U.S. registered pilots so as to provide for reciprocal and equitable participation by United States and Canadian citizens in the pilotage of vessels on the Great Lakes.

Introduced 1976-04-29· 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.(1976-04-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960 to provide that no United States registered pilot shall be liable for damages of more than $1,000 for any injury, damage, or other loss which results from his negligence in navigating any vessel on the Great Lakes.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (8)

6 Democrats2 Republicans