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H.R. 7670 (93rd)
A bill to authorize appropriations for the fiscal year 1974 for certain maritime programs of the Department of Commerce.
Introduced
9 May 1973
Last action
10 July 1973 · President
Status
Public law 93-70.
Sponsors
Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3], Rep. Clark, Frank M. [D-PA-25], Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1], Rep. Stubblefield, Frank A. [D-KY-1], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Grover, James R., Jr. [R-NY-2], Rep. Mailliard, William S. [R-CA-6], Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11], Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1]
Subjects
Taxation
Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
Authorizes the following fiscal year 1974 appropriations for maritime programs of the Departments of Commerce: (1) $275,000,000 for acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of vessels; (2) $221,515,000 for payment of obligations incurred for ship operation subsidies; (3) $20,000,000 for research and development; (4) $3,773,000 for reserve fleet expenses; (5) $8,600,000 for maritime training at the Merchant Marine Academy; and (6) $2,427,000 for financial assistance to State marine schools. Authorizes additional supplemental amounts for employee benefits such as increases in salary and retirement pay. Authorizes, under the Merchant Marine Act, $5,000,000 for the insurance of mortgages by the Secretary of Commerce.
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Timeline
9 May 1973
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 1973
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 1973
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 May 1973
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, H. Rept. 93-234.
Source: Committee
29 May 1973
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, H. Rept. 93-234.
Source: Committee
8 June 1973
Vote
Measure passed House, roll call #199 (266-10).
Source: Floor
8 June 1973
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #199 (266-10).
Source: Floor
11 June 1973
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
27 June 1973
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, S. Rept. 93-259.
Source: Committee
27 June 1973
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, S. Rept. 93-259.
Source: Committee
29 June 1973
Passed
Measure passed Senate.
Source: Floor
29 June 1973
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate.
Source: Floor
30 June 1973
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
30 June 1973
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
10 July 1973
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
10 July 1973
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
10 July 1973
President
Public law 93-70.
Source: President
Votes
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Versions
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Documents
2 official files
Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 11 July 1973
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 9 May 1973
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Sponsors
- Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Clark, Frank M. [D-PA-25] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Stubblefield, Frank A. [D-KY-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Grover, James R., Jr. [R-NY-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Mailliard, William S. [R-CA-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Treen, David C. [R-LA-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] · R · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/93rd-congress/house-bill/7670
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/93/hr/7670
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