A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to make unlawful the taking of certain equipment from federally documented vessels.

Summary

Makes it a Federal crime to steal or destroy any lifesaving, navigational, or other equipment utilized in the operation of any vessel with Federal documentation or to break into and enter any such vessel with intent to commit a felony.

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Timeline

1. 20 October 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 October 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 20 October 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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