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HR 714 106th Congress House

Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1999

Official title: To amend title 46, United States Code, to protect seamen against economic reprisal.

Introduced: August 4, 1999 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil actions and liabilityDisciplining of employeesDiscrimination in employment
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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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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
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 Latest action February 12, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Sep 8, 1999
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Aug 4, 1999
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