United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2462 (96th)
Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980
Introduced
27 February 1979
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Status
Measure laid on table in House, S. 640 passed in lieu.
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Summary
Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980 - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 for use by the Department of Commerce for: (1) acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of vessels, the construction-differential subsidy, and the cost of national defense features incident to the construction, reconstruction, or reconditioning of ships; (2) payments of obligations incurred for the operating-differential subsidy; (3) research and development activities; (4) maritime education and training expenses; and (5) operating expenses including reserve fleet expenses. Authorizes additional appropriations for increases in salary, pay, retirement, or other employee benefits authorized by law, and for increased costs for public utilities, food service, and other expenses of the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.
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3 official files
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 27 July 1979
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 15 May 1979
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 27 February 1979
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/2462
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/hr/2462