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H.R. 1964 103rd Congress House

Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994

Official title: To authorize appropriations for the Maritime Administration for fiscal year 1994, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 4, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 1993
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Jul 29, 1993
MODIFICATION TO APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES - By unanimous consent, the Chair announced that the final panel of appointments from the Committee on Ways and Means is also appointed for the consideration of secs. 13601-2 and 13604-705 of the House bill.
Jul 29, 1993
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 1993
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 372 - 48 (Roll no. 386).
Jul 29, 1993
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jul 29, 1993
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 29, 1993
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1964.
Jul 29, 1993
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Jul 29, 1993
The Speaker designated the Honorable Nick J. Rahall II to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jul 29, 1993
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 230 and Rule XXIII.
Jul 29, 1993
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1964 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries now printed in the bill. Points of order against the substitute for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived. It shall be in order to consider the en bloc amendments printed in the report accompanying this resolution, and points of order against the amendments for failure to comply with clause 7 of rule XVI shall be waived.
Jul 29, 1993
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230. (consideration: CR H5481-5493)
Jul 29, 1993
Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.
Jul 28, 1993
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1964 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries now printed in the bill. Points of order against the substitute for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived. It shall be in order to consider the en bloc amendments printed in the report accompanying this resolution, and points of order against the amendments for failure to comply with clause 7 of rule XVI shall be waived.
Jul 19, 1993
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 104.
Jul 19, 1993
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-182.
May 26, 1993
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 26, 1993
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 1993
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
May 11, 1993
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
May 4, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
May 4, 1993
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 29, 1993 House · vote #386 On Passage Passed 372–48 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 4

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

4 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 266 – An amendment prohibiting the use of any funds authorized in the bill to be expended by an entity unless the e… Agreed to Jul 29, 1993
HAMDT 265 – An amendment to the Studds en bloc amendment to add the vessel "LAURISA" to the list of vessels to be documen… Agreed to Jul 29, 1993
HAMDT 264 – An amendment to the Studds en bloc amendment to add the vessel "GRAY" to the list of 19 vessels to be documen… Agreed to Jul 29, 1993
HAMDT 263 – An amendment consisting of several amendments made in order by the rule to do the following: 1. Waive maritim… Agreed to Jul 29, 1993
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 Latest action July 30, 1993

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 - Authorizes appropriations for the Maritime Administration for: (1) operating-differential subsidies; (2) manpower, education, and training; (3) operating programs; and (4) national security support capabilities; (5) administrative costs related to new Federal ship mortgage insurance loan guarantees; and (6) costs of such guarantees.

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to use proceeds from the sale or disposal of National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) vessels for facility and ship maintenance, modernization and repair, acquisition of equipment, training simulators, and fuel costs necessary to maintain training at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the State maritime academies.

Authorizes the Secretary to designate National Shipbuilding Enhancement Institutes. Allows an Institute's activities to include such activities as: (1) developing vessel construction and repair technology; (2) enhancing domestic shipyards' international competitiveness; and (3) fostering innovations in the domestic shipbuilding marketing system. Authorizes grants to any designated Institute.

Requires a State maritime academy receiving Federal assistance under specified provisions to reimburse individuals, from Federal funds provided for such purposes, for any charge paid by the individual for issuance, evaluation, or examination for an entry level license or merchant mariner's document. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes awards to National Maritime Enhancement Institutes on an equal or partial matching (currently, on an equal matching) basis. Removes a limit on the aggregate annual amount of the Federal share of awards.

Repeals provisions, scheduled to go into effect in 1994, requiring State maritime academy students in merchant marine officer preparation programs to pass a licensing examination in order to graduate.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a contract for the maintenance of the NDRF, including the Ready Reserve Force, only for specified services.

Directs the Secretary to maintain, in a reduced operating status, certain vessels in the Ready Reserve.

Provides for a vessel repair and maintenance pilot program.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 230 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1964) to authorize appropriations for the Maritime Administration for fis…
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