HR 1492 · 94th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to protect the domestic fishing industry by granting to it the same protections granted to the coastwise trade.

Introduced 1975-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3]· 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 House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1975-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Revises the Shipping Act of 1916 to extend coverage under such Act to the domestic fishing industry of the United States. Provides that no vessel owned by a corporation shall be documented to engage in the American fisheries unless such vessel is owned by corporate citizens as defined in the Shipping Act of 1916.…

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat
Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1]