A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, in order to permit cargo vessels to carry more than 16 passengers when emergency situations arise.

Summary

Permits cargo vessels, under the Merchant Marine Act, to carry more than 16 passengers when emergency situations arise.

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Timeline

1. 19 August 1974

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 August 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 August 1974

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 19 August 1974

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1] · D · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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