HR 4046 · 99th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to set aside certain surplus vessels for use to provide health and other humanitarian services in developing countries, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1986-01-23· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1]· 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: Placed on Union Calendar No: 590.(1986-10-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends a specified Act of October 22, 1982, to add three surplus vessels to the list of vessels to be set aside by the Secretary of Transportation for the use of LIFE International (a nonprofit corporation) to provide health education and care, technical assistance, and humanitarian services in developing countries. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Transportation for such purpose, if certain conditions regarding such vessels are met. Extends the expiration date of the Act until September 30, 1990 (Currently, October 22, 1987).…

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

Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans