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H.R. 4828 (97th)

A bill to set aside certain surplus vessels for use in the provision of health and other humanitarian services to developing countries.

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Introduced

22 October 1981

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Became Public Law No: 97-360.

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14 January 2025

Summary

Requires the Maritime Administration to set aside specified surplus government ships for the use of LIFE International, a private nonprofit organization, to provide humanitarian services to developing countries. States that such set aside authority shall not apply when the ships are needed for national security purposes.

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