A bill to amend the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980.

Summary

Amends Rule 14 of the Inland Navigational Rules (enacted by the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 and relating to head-on situations) to declare that certain downbound vessels on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or other specified waters shall: (1) have the right-of-way over upbound vessels; (2) propose the manner of passage; and (3) initiate the maneuvering signals.

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Timeline

1. 17 May 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 May 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 May 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.

   Source: Committee

5. 23 May 1984

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 May 1984

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] · R · Sponsor
• DON YOUNG · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Snyder, M. G. (Gene) [R-KY-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Franklin, William W. [R-MS-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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