International Safe Container Act

Summary

International Safe Container Act - Requires that all containers used in international transport meet minimum safety standards and other requirements as prescribed by the International Convention for Safe Containers. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to prescribe regulations regarding (1) procedures to revoke approval and to invalidate safety approval plates on containers which no longer meet the requirements of the Convention or this Act; (2) fees to be charged for services associated with the approval and examination of containers; (3) initial approval of containers or container designs to meet the safety standards of the Convention; (4) the authorizing and attaching of safety approval plates; and (5) periodic examinations of approved containers to assure continued compliance with Convention safety standards. Authorizes the Secretary to issue detention orders for containers not having valid safety approval plates. Establishes civil penalties for moving containers in violation of a detention order. Prohibits discrimination against employees who have reported the existence of an unsafe container or who have reported violations of this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Secretary of Transportation, to propose amendments to the Convention or to request a conference to amend the Convention. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to modify the application of this Act with respect to cargoes of military significance moving in response to an emergency situation in containers aboard transportation assets owned by, controlled by, or under contract to the United States Government. Authorizes appropriations in such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 30 June 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 June 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 June 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 October 1977

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-693 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

5. 12 October 1977

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-693 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

6. 1 November 1977

   Passed

   Measure passed House, amended.

   Source: Floor

7. 1 November 1977

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

   Source: Floor

8. 1 November 1977

   Floor

   Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

   Source: Floor

9. 3 November 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

10. 4 November 1977

    Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

    Source: Floor

11. 4 November 1977

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended (inserted text of S. 1597 as passed in Senate).

    Source: Floor

12. 4 November 1977

    Discharge

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged in Senate.

    Source: Discharge

13. 4 November 1977

    Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged in Senate.

    Source: Committee

14. 29 November 1977

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

15. 29 November 1977

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

16. 1 December 1977

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

17. 1 December 1977

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

18. 1 December 1977

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

19. 1 December 1977

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

20. 13 December 1977

    President

    Public Law 95-208.

    Source: President

21. 13 December 1977

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

22. 13 December 1977

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 14 December 1977

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 4 November 1977

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Sponsors

• Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Eilberg, Joshua [D-PA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
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