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HR 5608 101th Congress House

To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.

Introduced: September 12, 1990 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Sep 26, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
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Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5608: To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5608/
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"H.R. 5608: To clear certain impediments to the licensing of a vessel for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5608/.
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H.R. 5608, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5608/.
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