A bill to permit temporarily the transportation of foreign-flag vessels of passengers between certain ports in the Continental United States and ports in Puerto Rico.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 March 1977

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Status

Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to issue permits to foreign flag vessels allowing them to carry passengers from ports on the east and gulf coasts of the United States and ports in Puerto Rico until such time as the Secretary determines that there is sufficient service on United States vessels to carry such trade.

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summary · EN · 30 March 1977
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/95th-congress/house-bill/5811
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