HR 1109
103th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Armed forces reserves
Employee rights
Job security
Marine transportation
Merchant marine
Merchant seamen
Recruiting of employees
Veterans' employment
Merchant Seamen Reemployment Rights Act of 1993
Introduced: February 24, 1993
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Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 24, 1994
Text of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4003.
Nov 9, 1993
Text of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.3400.
Mar 18, 1993
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mar 16, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 1993
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 72).
Mar 16, 1993
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 72).
Mar 16, 1993
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1256-1257)
Mar 16, 1993
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 16, 1993
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Mar 16, 1993
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1249-1252)
Mar 16, 1993
Mr. Studds moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 4, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Mar 4, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 4, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Feb 24, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Feb 24, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E447)
Feb 24, 1993
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1993 | House · vote #72 | SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS | Passed | 403–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Merchant Seamen Reemployment Rights Act of 1993 - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to entitle a merchant mariner who serves during a war, armed conflict, national emergency, or mobilization need to the same reemployment rights as are guaranteed to a member of a Reserve component of the armed forces who is ordered to active duty.
What's happening now
Text of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4003.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1