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U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act

Introduced: March 4, 2014 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 20, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
Mar 4, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 4, 2014
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act - Amends federal shipping law to: (1) expand the membership of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) specify requirements for the presidential appointees.

Authorizes certain Board members to designate another individual to serve as a substitute member of the Board, on a temporary basis, to attend or participate in any activity the Board member is unable to attend or participate in.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to select a Designated Federal Officer to support the performance of the Board's functions.

What's happening now June 20, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2