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H.R. 5405 (94th)
A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, in order to permit cargo vessels to carry more than 16 passengers when emergency situations arise.
Introduced
24 March 1975
Last action
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Status
Public law 94-85.
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Subjects
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14 January 2025
Summary
Permits cargo vessels documented under the laws of the United States engaged in domestic trade to carry in excess of 16 persons in addition to the crew if the Commandant of the Coast Guard determines that an emergency situation so requires.
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Documents
3 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 9 August 1975
Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 30 April 1975
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 24 March 1975
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/94th-congress/house-bill/5405
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/94/hr/5405