HR 4886 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to provide that certain inactive American flag passenger vessels may operate in both the domestic and/or foreign commerce of the United States and between foreign ports.

Introduced 1979-07-20· Sponsored by Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1979-07-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to permit inactive U.S. passenger vessels, subject to the approval of the Secretary of Commerce, to remain under the American flag and operate: (1) in the domestic and foreign commerce of the United States; and (2) between foreign ports.…

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