HR 4828 · 97th Congress · International Affairs
A bill to set aside certain surplus vessels for use in the provision of health and other humanitarian services to developing countries.
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 97-360.(1982-10-22)
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Requires the Maritime Administration to set aside specified surplus government ships for the use of LIFE International, a private nonprofit organization, to provide humanitarian services to developing countries. States that such set aside authority shall not apply when the ships are needed for national security purposes.…
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Cosponsors (20)
15 Democrats5 Republicans