HR 6123 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to clarify certain definitions used in the Shipping Act, 1916.

Introduced 1979-12-13· Sponsored by Resident Commissioner Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large]· 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.(1979-12-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Shipping Act, 1916, to redefine the term "person" to include corporations, partnerships, and associations existing under, or authorized by the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. States that corporations organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall be deemed citizens of the United States for purposes of such Act.…

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