A bill to further the development and maintenance of an adequate and well-balanced American merchant marine by requiring that certain mail of the United States be carried on vessels of United States registry.

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Introduced

26 January 1983

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Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 867.

Summary

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to require the Postal Service to contract with U.S. registered vessels for international sea transportation of mail. Requires rate charges for such transportation to comply with the Shipping Act, 1916. Authorizes competitive bidding for such contracts.

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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 14 May 1984
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 26 January 1983
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-bill/188
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