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H.R. 2961 (102nd)

Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee Act of 1991

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Introduced

18 July 1991

Last action

22 July 1991 · Committee

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

Sponsors

Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

26 August 2025

Transport

Summary

Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee Act of 1991 - Establishes a Lower Mississippi River Waterway Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating on matters relating to navigational safety on the Lower Mississippi River. Directs the Secretary, whenever practicable, to consult with the Committee before taking significant navigation safety actions in the River. Requires Committee advice to reflect its independent judgment. Sets forth Committee membership, including representatives of River Port Authorities, Louisiana vessel owners, harbor, tug or barge fleet organizations, cargo or passenger transport companies, State Commissioned Pilot organizations, and others.

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Timeline

  1. 18 July 1991

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.1776.

    Source: Committee

  2. 18 July 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 July 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 July 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 July 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 July 1991

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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