A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1989 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Maritime Commission.

Summary

Authorizes appropriations for the Maritime Administration for FY 1989 for: (1) payment of operating-differential subsidy obligations; (2) research and development activities; (3) operations and training activities; and (4) national security support capabilities, including for the National Defense Reserve Fleet and the Ready Reserve Force. Authorizes appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission for FY 1989. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to revise Federal provisions relating to the making of student incentive payments to individuals enrolled in State maritime academies. Excludes, until October 1, 1990, certain classes of vessels intended for offshore oil and gas exploration or development or for operation of inland waterways from coverage under Federal ship mortgage insurance provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 10 August 1988

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 28 June 1988

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 March 1988

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