HR 2161 · 99th 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 1985-04-22· Sponsored by Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7]· 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: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1986-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Maritime Administration to set aside for five years certain named vessels for the use of LIFE International to provide health education and care, technical assistance, and humanitarian services in developing countries.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (16)

16 Democrats
Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25]CA
Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3]CA
Rep. Robinson, Tommy F. [D-AR-2]AR
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-16]NY
Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5]MO
Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1]IL
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5]WI
Rep. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD-3]MD
Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8]MD
Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1]NC
Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]MA
Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6]IA
Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13]MI
Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2]IL
Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23]TX