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H.R. 17146 (93rd)

A bill to protect the domestic fishing industry by granting to it the same protections granted to the coastwise trade.

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Introduced

8 October 1974

Last action

8 October 1974 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Sponsors

Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Casey, Bob [D-TX-22], Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6]

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1 August 2024

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Summary

Brings the domestic American fishing industry under the protection of the Shipping Act of 1916 (previously applied to the coastal fishing industry).

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Timeline

  1. 8 October 1974

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 October 1974

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 October 1974

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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