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Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1982

Introduced: July 21, 1982 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 29, 1982
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 28, 1982
Executive Comment Received From FMC.
Sep 28, 1982
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 5, 1982
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, FMC, Treasury.
Jul 27, 1982
Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Jul 21, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jul 21, 1982
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 - Requires owners of vessels engaged in foreign commerce and using the ports or navigable waters of the United States to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility to meet claims in connection with maritime services.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to refuse clearance to such vessels which upon request do not have certification from the Federal Maritime Commission of compliance with this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to deny entry to, or detain at, any port or place in the United States any vessel which does not comply with provisions of this Act.

What's happening now September 29, 1982

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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