To amend title 46, United States Code, to require merchant mariners' documents for certain seamen.

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Introduced

16 March 1993

Last action

22 March 1993 · Referred

Status

Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

Summary

Amends Federal law relating to unlicensed shipping personnel to require merchant mariner's documents for individuals serving on a vessel of at least five gross tons (currently, at least 100 gross tons), subject to certain exceptions, including small passenger vessels (currently, including vessels operating only on rivers and lakes, except the Great Lakes). Replaces provisions excepting barges with provisions excepting offshore supply vessels under 100 gross tons. Prohibits the Secretary of Transportation from: (1) collecting a fee under provisions of Federal shipping law for any service related to a merchant mariner's document required to be obtained under this Act; or (2) making available to the public any personal information concerning an individual required to obtain such a document.

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Timeline

16 March 1993
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Source: IntroReferral
16 March 1993
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E656)
Source: IntroReferral
16 March 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 March 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 March 1993
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Source: Committee
22 March 1993
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/1373
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