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H.R. 719 (93rd)

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

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Introduced

3 January 1973

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Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

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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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