R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Act of 1985

Summary

Titanic Maritime Memorial Act of 1985 - Commends the members of the joint international expedition which discovered the Titanic. Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop guidelines governing the research, exploration, and, if appropriate, salvage of the Titanic, which: (1) are consistent with its historical and cultural significance; (2) promote the safety of those involved in such operations; and (3) recognize the sanctity of the Titanic as a maritime memorial. Directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator, to negotiate an international agreement providing for international research, exploration, and, if appropriate, salvage of the Titanic consistent with the guidelines developed by the Administrator. Requires the Secretary, upon adoption of an agreement, to notify specified committees of the Congress and recommend implementing legislation. Expresses the sense of the Congress that pending adoption of an international agreement, all nations should comply with the guidelines established by the Administrator.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 2 December 1985

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 November 1985

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 September 1985

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