A bill to amend the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to require the return of certain vessels of the United States.

Summary

Requires the return of any vessel which is the property of the United States and has been loaned or leased to a country which has, on or after January 1, 1967, seized any U.S. fishing vessel on account of its activities in waters recognized by the United States as international waters. Directs the President or the Secretary of the Navy, if a leased ship is involved, to take such actions as may be necessary to insure the return of such vessel. (Adds 22 U.S.C. 1978)

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Timeline

1. 3 January 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1973

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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