S 1301 · 96th Congress · Labor and Employment

A bill to amend the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act to clarify the Act's coverage with respect to employees engaged in the manufacture, repair, servicing, or sale of recreational boats and certain small fishing boats.

Introduced 1979-06-07· Sponsored by Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1979-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act to exclude from the definition of "employee" any person engaged in the manufacture, repair, servicing, or sale of recreational or fishing boats, unless such person is: (1) so engaged on or over the navigable waters of the United States (as defined prior to the enactment of P.L. 92-576); and (2) not otherwise covered by State workers' compensation law.…

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans