HR 2488 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to set aside certain surplus vessels for use in the provision of health and other humanitarian services in developing countries.

Introduced 1983-04-12· Sponsored by Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Received From DOD.(1984-10-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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 (12)

12 Democrats