United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3955 (105th)
Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1998
Introduced
22 May 1998
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Summary
Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1998 - Amends Federal shipping law to prohibit an owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel from discharging, temporarily removing, or in any manner discriminating against a seaman because he or she refuses to violate provisions governing shipping and seamen law. Authorizes a U.S. district court in which a seaman has brought an action for wrongful discharge or discrimination to award such seaman costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 1998
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 22 May 1998
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 22 May 1998
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3955
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/3955