HR 3699 · 99th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill amending the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to make certain vessels considered points in the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-11-06· Sponsored by Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.(1985-11-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to deem all vessels operating on the Outer Continental Shelf in support of resources exploration or development as within the jurisdiction and laws of the United States. Provides that any artificial islands, installations, vessels, or other devices on the Outer Continental Shelf may receive supplies or cargo only from U.S. ports. Excepts four named vessels from the provisions of this Act until after December 31, 1986.…

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Cosponsors (11)

10 Democrats1 Republican