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H.R. 10729 (95th)

Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 February 1978

Last action

23 May 1978 · Vote

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 2553 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Metcalfe, Ralph H. [D-IL-1], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Rep. Rooney, Fred B. [D-PA-15], Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2], Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

2 September 2025

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Summary

Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations in specified amounts to the Department of Commerce for fiscal year 1979 for: (1) vessel construction or reconditioning; (2) the payment of obligations incurred for the operating - differential subsidy; (3) research and development expenses; (4) operating expenses including reserve fleet expenses; (5) financial assistance to State marine schools; and (6) the Merchant Marine Academy.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 1978

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1155.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 May 1978

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1155.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 1978

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 May 1978

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 May 1978

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #362 (326-82).

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 May 1978

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #362 (326-82).

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 23 May 1978

    Open at official source

  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 2 February 1978

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