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H.R. 2462 (96th)

Maritime Appropriation Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980

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Introduced

27 February 1979

Last action

27 July 1979 · Passed

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 640 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Ashley, Thomas L. [D-OH-9], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2], Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Myers, Michael O. [D-PA-1], Rep. Wyatt, Joe, Jr. [D-TX-14], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1], Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA]

Subjects

Transport, Taxation

Source updated

2 September 2025

Transport · Taxation

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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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Timeline

  1. 27 February 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 1979

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-169.

    Source: Committee

  5. 15 May 1979

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-169.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 July 1979

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 27 July 1979

    Floor

    Measure considered in House.

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 July 1979

    Passed

    Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 July 1979

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

3 official files

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 27 July 1979

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 15 May 1979

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 27 February 1979

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