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HR 1307 98th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Business and commerce Insurance Marine insurance Marine transportation Ships Ships and shipping Transportation insurance

Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1983

Introduced: February 7, 1983 Introduced by: Wyden, Ron Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 1983
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 21, 1983
Executive Comment Received From Fed Maritime Comm.
Feb 22, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.
Feb 22, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from DOT, Treasury, Fed Maritime Comm.
Feb 7, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Feb 7, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1983 - 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 May 20, 1983

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1307: Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1983. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1307/
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"H.R. 1307: Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1983." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1307/.
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H.R. 1307, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-1307/.
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