A bill to apply certain provisions of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to situations in which vessels of the United States or their gear are damaged by actions of foreign countries.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to enter into agreements under the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 with owners of United States commercial fishing vessels for purposes of reimbursing such owners for all actual costs resulting from any damage to, or destruction of, their vessels or equipment as a result of actions of vessels operated by a foreign government or the citizens of a foreign government. Authorizes the Secretary to provide reasonable reimbursement for losses suffered by such vessel owners because of lost or reduced fishing hauls directly resulting from the damage.

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Timeline

1. 6 February 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 February 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 February 1973

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
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