
Walter B. Jones
Democrat · NO-1 · House of Representatives
61 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (226)
HR 8369 — A bill to declare a portion of the Trent River of North Carolina to be non-navigable.
Introduced 1980-11-19 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 7648 — A bill relating to access through the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Introduced 1980-06-24 · Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4635 — A bill making an appropriation for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, for a grant to the Eastern Carolina Vocational Center.
Introduced 1979-06-27 · Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.
HealthHR 4231 — An Act to designate the "John D. Larkins, Jr., Federal Building".
Introduced 1979-05-24 · Measure passed Senate, amended.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 16857 — A bill to provide for emergency allotment lease and transfer of tobacco allotments or quotas for 1974 in certain disaster areas in North Carolina.
Introduced 1974-09-24 · Public law 93-464.
TobaccoHR 15755 — Peanut Act
Introduced 1974-07-02 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 15200 — A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide an exemption from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of that act for certain full-time babysitters.
Introduced 1974-06-05 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Labor and EmploymentHR 14843 — A bill to amend the act of March 10,1966 providing for the establishment of Cape Lookout National Seashore in the State of North Carolina.
Introduced 1974-05-16 · Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 93-1629.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 6646 — A bill to provide that certain changes in the loan and purchase program for the 1973 peanut crop which the Department of Agriculture is contemplating shall not be made.
Introduced 1973-04-05 · Reported to House from the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 93-163.
HR 4003 — A bill to provide price support for milk at not less than 85 percent of the parity price therefor.
Introduced 1973-02-07 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3655 — A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41) to provide that under certain circumstances exclusive territorial arrangements shall not be deemed unlawful.
Introduced 1973-02-05 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
CommerceHR 2343 — A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish orderly procedures for the consideration of applications for renewal of broadcast licenses.
Introduced 1973-01-18 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Government Operations and PoliticsHRES 1060 — Resolution providing a system of overtime pay in lieu of compensatory time off for officers and members of the U.S. Capitol Police under the House of Representatives, subject to rules and regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
Introduced 1974-04-24 · Referred to House Committee on House Administration.
CongressHR 15326 — A bill to amend the project for Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway bridges, Virginia and North Carolina.
Introduced 1976-08-30 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 13698 — Emergency Food Stamp Vendor Accountability Act
Introduced 1976-05-11 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 9497 — A bill to amend the computation of the level of price support for tobacco.
Introduced 1975-09-10 · Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 94-271.
Agriculture and FoodHR 9000 — A bill to amend the computation of the level of price support for tobacco.
Introduced 1975-07-29 · Reported to House from the Committee on Agriculture with amendment, H. Rept. 94-469.
Agriculture and FoodHR 8210 — A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act so as to liberalize the conditions governing eligibility of blind persons to receive disability insurance benefits thereunder.
Introduced 1975-06-25 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 5590 — A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45) to provide that under certain circumstances exclusive territorial arrangements shall not be deemed unlawful.
Introduced 1975-03-26 · Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
CommerceHRES 298 — Resolution to direct the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to undertake an investigation of recent electric utility rates increases and the use of fuel adjustment clause and its effect on consumers.
Introduced 1975-03-12 · Referred to House Committee on Rules.
EnergyHR 11334 — A bill to permit trapping by residents of certain villages within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
Introduced 1978-03-07 · Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3416 — An Act to amend section 316(c) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to provide that leasing of flue-cured tobacco acreage-poundage marketing quotas after June 15 of any year be permitted only between farms on which at least 80 per centum of the farm acreage allotment was planted for such year.
Introduced 1977-02-09 · Public Law 95-54.
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Introduced 1982-09-21 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 7038 — Maritime Safety Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-08-19 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6883 — A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the State of North Carolina with respect to the repair and maintenance of a certain highway of such State located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
Introduced 1982-07-28 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6732 — A bill to amend the International Safe Container Act.
Introduced 1982-07-12 · Became Public Law No: 97-249.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6197 — A bill to amend the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal years 1983 and 1984.
Introduced 1982-04-28 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6196 — Panama Canal Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1983
Introduced 1982-04-28 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.
International AffairsHR 6120 — An act to reauthorize the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act for fiscal years 1983 and 1984.
Introduced 1982-04-20 · Became Public Law No: 97-416.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5601 — A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1982-02-24 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5543 — Ocean and Coastal Resources Management and Development Block Grant Act
Introduced 1982-02-22 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5348 — A bill making a supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 1982 for operating expenses of the Coast Guard.
Introduced 1982-01-26 · Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5020 — Strategic Shipbuilding Security Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-11-18 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.
CommerceHR 5074 — Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-11-20 · Executive Comment Received From Justice.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4946 — A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to provide benefits for survivors of certain Federal employees receiving disability compensation under such chapter.
Introduced 1981-11-12 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4597 — A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978, and the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.
Introduced 1981-09-25 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4236 — Merchant Vessel Tax Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-07-22 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT, IRS, Treasury.
TaxationHR 4074 — Maritime Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-07-08 · Became Public Law No: 97-31.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3782 — A bill to revitalize the pleasure cruise industry by clarifying and waiving certain restrictions in the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to permit the entry of the steamship vessel OCEANIC CONSTITUTION into the trade.
Introduced 1981-06-03 · Became Private Law No: 97-13.
Private LegislationHR 2596 — Panama Canal Appropriations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1982
Introduced 1981-03-18 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Panama Canal Comm.
International AffairsHRES 336 — A resolution providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the second session of the Ninety-seventh Congress.
Introduced 1982-02-02 · Clean Bill to be Reported in Lieu.
CongressHRES 89 — A resolution to provide for the expenses of investigations and studies to be conducted by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Introduced 1981-02-25 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
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Introduced 1984-05-30 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-07-26 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-06-06 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 6342 — A bill approving the governing international fishery agreements with Iceland and the European Economic Community.
Introduced 1984-10-01 · Became Public Law No: 98-623.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 6189 — A bill to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and reporting requirements contained in section 15(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and sections 601 and 606 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978.
Introduced 1984-09-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration.
EnergyHR 5774 — Tonnage Measurement of Vessels Act
Introduced 1984-06-05 · Favorable Executive Comment Received From DOT, State.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5458 — A bill to repeal the Wrecked Vessel Statute.
Introduced 1984-04-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5220 — National Defense Shipyard Protection Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-03-22 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4841 — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-02-09 · See S.2526.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4317 — A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Army from issuing certain permits in connection with a proposed water pipeline project until an environmental impact statement for that project has been completed.
Introduced 1983-11-04 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3968 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to budget for medical and dental care for personnel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration entitled to that care.
Introduced 1983-09-22 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3970 — A bill to establish a National Offshore Operators Safety Advisory Committee.
Introduced 1983-09-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3969 — A bill to amend the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to allow the use of proxies by the Board of the Panama Canal Commission.
Introduced 1983-09-22 · Became Public Law No: 98-217.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3629 — A bill to treat certain commercial fishing as employment for purposes of social security taxes and coverage and income tax withholding.
Introduced 1983-07-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.
TaxationHR 3486 — Maritime Safety Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-06-30 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3288 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to use certain lands in connection with the navigation project for Manteo (Shallowbag) Bay, North Carolina.
Introduced 1983-06-14 · Text of This Measure Substituted as an Amendment to H.R.3082.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3255 — A bill to extend the export authority of the Secretary of Agriculture and the Commodity Credit Corporation to include fish and fish products, without regard to whether such fish are harvested in aquacultural operations, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-06-08 · Similar Provisions Contained in H.R.6342.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3194 — Abandoned Shipwreck Act of 1984
Introduced 1983-06-02 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2853 — National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-05-02 · For Further Action See S.1098.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2722 — A bill to amend the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal years 1984 and 1985, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1983-04-25 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 2692 — Government-Impelled Cargo Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-04-21 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOE.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2644 — A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the State of North Carolina with respect to the repair and maintenance of a certain highway of such State located within Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area.
Introduced 1983-04-20 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1895 — A bill to exempt certain fishing vessels from the Federal Unemployment Tax Act.
Introduced 1983-03-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
TaxationHR 1256 — A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to provide for selective pre-appointment travel to the Coast Guard Academy for cadet applicants.
Introduced 1983-02-03 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 5 — Ocean and Coastal Resources Management and Development Block Grant Act
Introduced 1983-01-03 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 383.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHJRES 280 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to designate the years of 1984-1987 as a "Period of National Observance of the Four Hundredth Anniversary of the First English Attempts to Settle in America on Roanoke Island, North Carolina".
Introduced 1983-05-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Social Sciences and HistoryHRES 438 — A resolution providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the second session of the Ninety-eighth Congress.
Introduced 1984-02-09 · For Further Action See H.Res.446.
CongressHRES 72 — A resolution providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the first session of the 98th Congress.
Introduced 1983-02-10 · For Further Action See H.Res.127.
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Introduced 1985-07-30 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-07-23 · Amendment Passed (Amended) in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-05-14 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5482 — A bill to clear certain impediments to the licensing of the vessel BAR 376 for employment in the coastwise trade.
Introduced 1986-08-15 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Private LegislationHR 5406 — Coast Guard Drug Interdiction and Law Enforcement Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-08-12 · House Committee on The Judiciary Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 5013 — Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Liability and Safety Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-06-11 · Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 181 - 241 (Record Vote No: 336).
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4973 — Domestic Offshore Commerce Regulatory Reform Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-06-11 · Executive Comment Received From Federal Maritime Commission.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4897 — A bill requiring that foreign vessels engaging in fishing in the United States fishery conservation zone meet minimum health and safety standards for United States observers; and for other purposes.
Introduced 1986-05-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4676 — A bill to terminate the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere.
Introduced 1986-04-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 4584 — Liner Development Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-04-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4581 — Liner Development Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-04-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4583 — Liner Development Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-04-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4582 — Liner Development Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-04-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4407 — Fishing Industry and Seaman's Protection Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-03-13 · Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and by the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation and by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4146 — A bill to authorize the establishment of a Military Auxiliary Revolving Fund within the Treasury of the United States, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1986-02-06 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Navy.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4046 — 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 · Placed on Union Calendar No: 590.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3655 — Equitable Automobile Transportation Act of 1986
Introduced 1985-10-30 · Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 99-697 (Part I).
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3417 — Marine and Coastal Resources Management Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3272 — R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-09-11 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3157 — A bill to revise, consolidate, and enact certain laws related to maritime liability for personal property and goods as chapters 307 and 309 of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping".
Introduced 1985-08-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3156 — A bill to revise, consolidate, and enact certain laws related to admiralty and maritime liability as subtitles I and III of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping".
Introduced 1985-08-01 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3158 — A bill to revise, consolidate, and enact certain laws related to maritime commercial instruments and liens and public vessels and goods as chapters 313 and 315 of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping".
Introduced 1985-08-01 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2497 — A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act to establish a planning and management process for estuaries of national significance.
Introduced 1985-05-14 · Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2550 — A bill to amend Section 506 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to permit permanent payback of construction-differential subsidy.
Introduced 1985-05-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2004 — A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to furnish flags to drape the caskets of certain persons who served as merchant seamen, and to provide for recognition on National Defense Transportation Day of persons who serve aboard seagoing merchant vessels of the United States during any period of war.
Introduced 1985-04-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1983 — A bill to eliminate unnecessary paperwork and reporting requirements contained in section 15(1) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and sections 601 and 606 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978.
Introduced 1985-04-04 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
EnergyHR 1362 — A bill to revise, consolidate, and enact certain laws related to load lines and measurement of vessels as parts C and J of subtitle II of title 46, United States Code.
Introduced 1985-02-28 · For Further Action See H.R.5300.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5 — Ocean and Coastal Resources Management and Development Block Grant Act
Introduced 1985-01-03 · For Further Action See H.R.3128.
Water Resources DevelopmentHJRES 433 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating June 2 through June 8, 1986, as "National Fishing Week".
Introduced 1985-10-29 · See S.J.Res 262.
CommemorationsHRES 589 — A resolution to provide for the concurrence of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 4531) with amendments.
Introduced 1986-10-14 · Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
CongressHRES 70 — A resolution providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the first session of the Ninety-ninth Congress.
Introduced 1985-02-21 · For Further Action See H.Res.100.
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Introduced 1988-06-29 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-07-13 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote.
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Introduced 1987-07-13 · Amendment Withdrawn in Committee of the Whole.
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Introduced 1987-06-11 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 5452 — Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense Extension Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-10-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5421 — Global Environment Research and Policy Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-09-29 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4704 — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fleet Modernization Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4594 — A bill to amend Title III of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, to provide for a permanent display of U.S.S. MONITOR artifacts at a suitable site in coastal North Carolina, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1988-05-12 · See H.R.4210.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4517 — Outer Continental Shelf Operations Indemnification Clarification Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-05-03 · Became Public Law No: 100-610.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4460 — A bill to remove unnecessary restrictions on the documentation of certain vessels, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1988-04-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4256 — A bill to provide temporary authority to certain employees of the Panama Canal Commission to purchase food and other goods at any commissary or exchange store located in Panama which is operated by any military department of the United States.
Introduced 1988-03-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4200 — A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1989 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Maritime Commission.
Introduced 1988-03-17 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3918 — A bill to authorize expenditures for boating safety programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1988-02-08 · See H.R.2342.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3923 — A bill to make a technical correction to section 8103 of title 46, United States Code.
Introduced 1988-02-08 · Became Public Law No: 100-255.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3808 — 1987 Amendments to the Merchant Marine Act, 1936
Introduced 1987-12-18 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3694 — A bill to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to declare the recent North Carolina coast red tide contamination a disaster for purposes of providing disaster assistance under the Small Business Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-12-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on SBA, and the General Economy.
Emergency ManagementHR 3601 — National Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1988
Introduced 1987-11-03 · Executive Comment Received From Labor.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3499 — Subseabed Nuclear Waste Disposal Research Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-10-15 · See H.R.3545.
EnergyHR 3106 — A bill to revise, consolidate, and enact certain maritime laws as subtitles I and IV-VI and chapters 106 and 125 of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping", to revise chapter 121 of title 46, and to make other necessary technical and conforming revisions.
Introduced 1987-08-05 · Executive Comment Received From Customs.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3105 — A bill to revise, consolidate and enact certain laws related to maritime commercial instruments and liens and public vessels and goods as chapters 313 and 315 of title 46, United States Code, "Shipping".
Introduced 1987-08-05 · Became Public Law No: 100-710.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2748 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to use certain lands in connection with the navigation project for Manteo (Shallowbag) Bay, North Carolina.
Introduced 1987-06-23 · Executive Comment Requested from Army, Interior, OMB.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2552 — Solid Waste Ocean Transportation Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-05-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2462 — Maritime Auxiliary Sealift and Training Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-05-19 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2480 — A bill to extend temporarily the governing international fishery agreement between the United States and the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-05-20 · Became Public Law No: 100-66.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2210 — Organotin Antifouling Paint Control Act of 1988
Introduced 1987-04-29 · Became Public Law No: 100-333.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1717 — Marine Resources Investment and Economic Competitiveness Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-03-19 · See H.R.3017.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1632 — Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-03-17 · Supplemental Report Filed by the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 100-163 (Part II).
Environmental ProtectionHR 1290 — Ocean Transportation Practices Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-02-26 · Measure incorporated into H.R. 3.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1364 — Boats and Saddles Tour Study Act of 1989
Introduced 1987-03-03 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Treasury.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1297 — A bill to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to provide benefits for survivors of certain Federal employees receiving disability compensation under such chapter.
Introduced 1987-02-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1171 — National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-02-19 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1098 — A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1928, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-02-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1097 — A bill to amend Public Law 97-360, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1987-02-11 · See H.R.2893.
Transportation and Public WorksHJRES 486 — A joint resolution to designate the week beginning October 30, 1988, as "National Marine Technology Week".
Introduced 1988-03-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
CommemorationsHJRES 435 — A joint resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1987-12-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
CommemorationsHJRES 432 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating June 6 through June 12, 1988 as "National Fishing Week".
Introduced 1987-12-20 · Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.
CommemorationsHJRES 147 — A joint resolution authorizing establishment of a memorial in the District of Columbia.
Introduced 1987-02-11 · Referred to Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHJRES 121 — A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating June 1 through June 7, 1987, as "National Fishing Week".
Introduced 1987-01-29 · See S.J.Res.18.
CommemorationsHRES 366 — A resolution providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the second session of the One Hundredth Congress.
Introduced 1988-02-08 · For Further Action See H.Res.388.
CongressHRES 344 — A resolution providing for the printing of a history of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in connection with the 100th anniversary of the committee.
Introduced 1987-12-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Procurement and Printing.
CongressHRES 97 — A resolution providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the first session of the One Hundredth Congress.
Introduced 1987-02-24 · For Further Action See H.Res.108.
CongressHCONRES 373 — A concurrent resolution correcting technical errors in the enrollment of the bill, H.R. 1467.
Introduced 1988-09-26 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CongressHCONRES 376 — A concurrent resolution to express strong support for the cabotage laws protecting the coastwise trade to vessels of American construction, crewing, and documentation, as well as other maritime promotional programs, and to urge the Administration in the strongest possible terms that the opening of maritime transportation services not be proposed by the United States at the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) talks, and that the United States reject any such proposal by a foreign nation.
Introduced 1988-09-27 · Executive Comment Received From Fed Maritime Comm.
Transportation and Public WorksHCONRES 157 — A concurrent resolution to express strong support for the cabotage laws protecting the coastwide trade to vessels of American construction, crewing, and documentation, and to support the Administration's policy in the U.S.-Canadian free trade talks that the coastwise trade not be opened to Canadian vessels.
Introduced 1987-07-09 · Referred to Subcommittee on Trade.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 1989-11-09 · On agreeing to the Jones (NC) amendment (A029) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1989-11-08 · On agreeing to the Jones (NC) amendments (A001) as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1989-07-19 · On agreeing to the Jones (NC) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1989-05-02 · On agreeing to the Jones (NC) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5665 — Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990
Introduced 1990-09-19 · See also H.R. 5835.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5497 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain lands to be added to the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.
Introduced 1990-08-03 · Became Public Law No: 101-603.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 5548 — To transfer certain lands placed within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore because of an erroneous survey to those individuals claiming the lands.
Introduced 1990-08-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Private LegislationHR 5230 — Merchant Marine Revitalization Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5206 — Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Amendments of 1990
Introduced 1990-06-28 · See H.R.4009.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5205 — To redesignate the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory located in Ashland, Oregaon, as the "Clark R. Bavin National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory".
Introduced 1990-06-28 · See H.R.3338.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5052 — To amend Public Law 97-360.
Introduced 1990-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4871 — To authorize coastwise documentation for the vessel ROUGH POINT.
Introduced 1990-05-17 · See H.R.4009.
Private LegislationHR 4749 — To authorize the transfer of Coast Guard property to Dare County, North Carolina.
Introduced 1990-05-08 · See H.R.4009.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4491 — Coast Guard Omnibus Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-04-04 · See H.R.4009.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4210 — Antarctic Environmental Protection, Clean-Up, and Liability Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-03-07 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-970, Part I.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4205 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1991 for the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1990-03-07 · See H.R.4009.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4009 — Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 1990
Introduced 1990-02-20 · Became Public Law No: 101-595.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4030 — Coastal Zone Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1990
Introduced 1990-02-21 · See also H.R. 5835.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3921 — Domestic Commerce Improvement Act
Introduced 1990-01-31 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3486 — To make technical corrections to the laws relating to vessel documentation, vessel identification, and commercial instruments and maritime liens, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-10-18 · See H.R.2459.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3332 — Global Environment Research and Policy Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-09-25 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-394, Part I.
Environmental ProtectionHR 2612 — To provide temporary authority to certain employees of the Panama Canal Commission to purchase food and other goods at any commissary or exchange store located in Panama which is operated by any military department of the United States.
Introduced 1989-06-13 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2576 — To provide temporary authority to certain employees of the Panama Canal Commission to purchase food and other goods at any commissary or exchange store located in Panama which is operated by any military department of the United States.
Introduced 1989-06-07 · See H.R.2612.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 2498 — Intermodal Shipping Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-05-25 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2440 — National Seabed Hard Minerals Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-05-22 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1755 — Bridge Administration Transfer Act
Introduced 1989-04-10 · Favorable Excutive Comment Received from DOT.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1600 — National Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1465 — Oil Pollution Act of 1990
Introduced 1989-03-16 · Became Public Law No: 101-380.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1486 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1990 for the Maritime Administration and for other purposes.
Introduced 1989-03-20 · Became Public Law No: 101-115.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 980 — Global Environment Research and Policy Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-02-09 · See H.R.3332.
Environmental ProtectionHR 896 — To provide that contracts for the construction or repair of vessels of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are subject to the provisions of the Walsh-Healey Act.
Introduced 1989-02-07 · Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Labor.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 897 — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fleet Modernization Act of 1989
Introduced 1989-02-07 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 840 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1990 for the Federal Maritime Commission.
Introduced 1989-02-06 · Favorable Executive Comment Received from Fed Maritime Comm.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 236 — To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the program of flood insurance for structures on land subject to imminent collapse or subsidence.
Introduced 1989-01-03 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Emergency ManagementHRES 335 — Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the second session of the One Hundred First Congress.
Introduced 1990-02-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
CongressHRES 239 — To designate the period of September 16 through October 9, 1989, as "Coastweeks '89".
Introduced 1989-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.
Environmental ProtectionHRES 72 — Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the first session of the One Hundred First Congress.
Introduced 1989-02-07 · For Further Action See H.Res.103.
CongressHRES 107 — Authorizing the printing of the committee print entitled "Coastal Waters in Jeopardy: Reversing the Decline and Protecting America's Coastal Resources" as a House document.
Introduced 1989-03-13 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 151 — To recognize the uniqueness of and express strong support for the maritime policy of the United States, and to urge the Administration in the strongest possible terms not to propose maritime transportation services for inclusion at the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and to actively oppose any proposal that would consider maritime transportation as an area for negotiation.
Introduced 1989-06-13 · Executive Comment Received from USTR.
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Introduced 1992-06-18 · On agreeing to the Jones (NC) amendments (A002) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1991-11-20 · On agreeing to the Jones (NC) amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1991-07-18 · On agreeing to the Jones (NC) amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1991-05-01 · On agreeing to the Jones (NC) amendments (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5627 — To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, to establish a contingency retainer program and improve the United States-flag merchant marine.
Introduced 1992-07-21 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5564 — To amend the Shipping Act of 1984 to prohibit controlled carriers from entering into service contracts that require a shipper or shippers' association to resolve legal disputes in the country of the controlled carrier.
Introduced 1992-07-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 5459 — Antarctic Environmental Protection Protocol Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-06-22 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-932, Part I.
Environmental ProtectionHR 5358 — To authorize issuance of a certificate of documentation for employment in the coastwise trade of the United States for the vessel CAMINANTE.
Introduced 1992-06-09 · By request of Mr. Boucher the House passed over the measure without prejudice.
Private LegislationHR 5133 — To authorize the project for navigation at Morehead City Harbor, North Carolina.
Introduced 1992-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4998 — To suspend until January 1, 1995, the duty on certain textile spinning machines.
Introduced 1992-04-28 · Executive Comment Received from Commerce.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4802 — To authorize issuance of a certificate of documentation for employment in the coastwise trade of the United States for the vessel MARIPOSA.
Introduced 1992-04-07 · By request of Mr. Boucher the House passed over the measure without prejudice.
Private LegislationHR 4722 — Marine and Coastal Environment and Global Climate Protection Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-04-01 · See H.R.776.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4484 — Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993
Introduced 1992-03-18 · Similar Provisions Incorporated in H.R.5617 (Title VI).
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4483 — Coral Reef Stewardship Act
Introduced 1992-03-18 · Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
Environmental ProtectionHR 4485 — To authorize reimbursement of expenses for overseas inspections and examination of foreign vessels.
Introduced 1992-03-18 · Similar Provisions Incorporated in H.R.5617 (Title V).
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4394 — To amend title 46, United States Code, to require merchants mariners' documents for certain seamen.
Introduced 1992-03-05 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4198 — To amend the Internal Revenue Service Code of 1986 to exempt vessels of 100 gross tons or less from the tax on transportation of persons by water.
Introduced 1992-02-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4156 — Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-02-04 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3972 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to make minor and technical corrections to maps depicting the Coastal Barrier Resources System.
Introduced 1991-11-26 · See H.R.5013.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3971 — To establish a national research program to improve the production and marketing of sweetpotatoes and increase the consumption and use of sweetpotatoes by domestic and foreign consumers.
Introduced 1991-11-26 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3842 — Territorial Sea and Contiguous Zone Extension and Enforcement Act of 1992
Introduced 1991-11-21 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-843, Part I.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 3778 — Boating Safety Program Amendments of 1991
Introduced 1991-11-14 · Similar Provisions Incorporated in H.R.5055.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3247 — National Undersea Research Program Act of 1992
Introduced 1991-08-02 · Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Science, Technology, CommunicationsHR 2832 — To amend Public Law 97-360.
Introduced 1991-07-09 · Text of Measure Incorporated into H.R.4484.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2752 — To transfer certain lands placed within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore because of an erroneous survey to those individuals claiming the lands.
Introduced 1991-06-25 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 2131 — To direct the Resolution Trust Corporation to convey property in North Carolina known as the Nags Head Woods tract to a government agency or qualified organization.
Introduced 1991-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2001 — To amend title 32, United States Code, to authorize Federal support of State defense forces.
Introduced 1991-04-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1921 — Antarctic Oil Spill Protection Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-04-18 · Executive Comment Received from DOT.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1920 — Antarctic Environmental Protection Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1464 — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1992 for the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-03-19 · See H.R.1776.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1320 — National Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-03-07 · Field Hearings Held in Anchorage, Alaska.
Environmental ProtectionHR 1297 — Clean Vessel Act of 1992
Introduced 1991-03-06 · Text of Measure Incorporated in H.R.5617 (Title V).
Environmental ProtectionHR 1191 — To require reporting of foreign passenger vessel casualties, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-02-28 · Text of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.1776.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1042 — To authorize issuance of a certificate of documentation for employment in the coastwise trade of the United States for the vessel PURE PLEASURE.
Introduced 1991-02-20 · See H.R.1006.
Private LegislationHR 1006 — Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-02-20 · Became Public Law No: 102-100.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 898 — Related to the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge.
Introduced 1991-02-06 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Transportation and Public WorksHRES 548 — To provide for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2152.
Introduced 1992-08-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHRES 356 — Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the second session of the One Hundred Second Congress.
Introduced 1992-02-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
CongressHRES 62 — Providing amounts from the contingent fund of the House for expenses of investigations and studies by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries in the first session of the One Hundred Second Congress.
Introduced 1991-02-06 · For Further Action See H.Res.92.
CongressHCONRES 268 — To correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3866.
Introduced 1992-01-28 · Message on House action received in Senate.
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