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HR 1109 103th Congress House

Merchant Seamen Reemployment Rights Act of 1993

Official title: To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to establish reemployment rights for certain merchant seamen.

Introduced: February 24, 1993 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Armed forces reservesEmployee rightsJob securityMarine transportation
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Merchant marineMerchant seamenRecruiting of employeesVeterans' employment
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 16, 1993 House · vote #72 SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS Passed 403–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action May 24, 1994

Text of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4003.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1
D
Reed, Jack
Rhode Island · Feb 24, 1993
TAUZIN, W.
· Feb 24, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1109: Merchant Seamen Reemployment Rights Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-1109/
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