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H.R. 8722 (94th)

National Trust for the Preservation of Historic Ships Act

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Introduced

17 July 1975

Last action

17 July 1975 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4], Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9], Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4], Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Spellman, Gladys Noon [D-MD-5], Rep. Symington, James W. [D-MO-2]

Subjects

Transport

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2 September 2025

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Summary

National Trust for the Preservation of Historic Ships Act - Provides that in order to acquire, restore, and put on display ships of national interest and importance in the history of this Nation, and to identify and focus public attention and support for such acquisitions, restoration, and display, there is created a charitable, educational, and nonprofit corporation, to be known as the National Trust for the Preservation of Historic Ships. Authorizes the Historic Ships Trust to acquire, with donated, appropriated, or other funds, ships of national interest and importance in the technical, commercial, and cultural maritime history of the United States and to restore and display such ships. Designates the members of a temporary board of trustees for the Historic Ships Trust. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to establish a suitable advisory commission. Authorizes to be appropriated to the Historic Ships Trust for fiscal year 1976 and for each of the next following four fiscal years the sum of $1,000,000.

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Timeline

  1. 17 July 1975

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 July 1975

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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