HR 3486 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Maritime Safety Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-06-30· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1]· House

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Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.(1983-11-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Maritime Safety Act of 1983 - Prohibits vessels subject to Coast Guard inspection from being operated without such inspection. Subjects violators to fines under various Federal laws. Requires vessel owners, operators, or agents to notify the Coast Guard about any vessel that may have been lost or imperiled. Subjects violators to fines. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to contract with specified U.S. shipowners for installation of a marine satellite telecommunications system. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986. Subjects all acts of marine incompetency or misconduct committed by licensed personnel to Coast Guard jurisdiction.…

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Cosponsors (12)

6 Democrats6 Republicans
Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]NJ
Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large]DE
Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-13]NJ
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]AK
Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8]TX
Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3]LA
Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5]MI
Rep. McKernan, John R., Jr. [R-ME-1]ME
Rep. Franklin, William W. [R-MS-2]MS
Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32]CA
Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]MA
Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19]NY