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H.R. 3699 (99th)

A bill amending the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to make certain vessels considered points in the United States, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

6 November 1985

Last action

14 November 1985 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.

Sponsors

Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1], Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1], Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

30 June 2021

Transport

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Summary

Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to deem all vessels operating on the Outer Continental Shelf in support of resources exploration or development as within the jurisdiction and laws of the United States. Provides that any artificial islands, installations, vessels, or other devices on the Outer Continental Shelf may receive supplies or cargo only from U.S. ports. Excepts four named vessels from the provisions of this Act until after December 31, 1986.

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Timeline

  1. 6 November 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 November 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 November 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Panama Canal and Outer Continental Shelf.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 November 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOT, Interior, Customs.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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