To amend section 4544 of the Revised Statutes of the United States to provide that, if the money and effects of a deceased seaman paid or delivered to a district court do not exceed in value the sum of $2,500, such court may pay and deliver such money and

H.R. 6067 in the 86th Congress (1959–1960) became law — introduced in 1959, sponsored by John Shelley.

During the 86th Congress (1959–1960), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.