HR 714
106th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Disciplining of employees
Discrimination in employment
Dismissal of employees
Environmental Protection
Labor and Employment
Law
Legal fees
Marine pollution
Marine safety
Merchant marine
Merchant seamen
Ships
Whistle blowing
Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1999
Introduced: February 11, 1999
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb 11, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 11, 1999
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1999 - Amends Federal shipping law to prohibit a person from discharging, or in any manner discriminating against, a seaman for refusing to perform the seaman's duties when the seaman has a reasonable apprehension that performing such duties would result in serious injury to the seaman, other seamen, a vessel, cargo, or the environment. Sets forth requirements with respect to receiving such protection. Authorizes a U.S. district court in which a seaman has brought an action for wrongful discharge or discrimination to award such seaman costs and reasonable attorney's fees.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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