H.R. 15424 · 91st Congress · 1969–1970
To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936
H.R. 15424 in the 91st Congress (1969–1970) became law — introduced in 1969, sponsored by Edward Garmatz. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.
During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Lyndon B. Johnson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1969
- Policy area
- Transportation
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1969
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
- To pass H.R. 15424, a bill to amend the merchant marine act, 1936.House · May 21, 1970
- To amend H.R. 15424, a bill to expand and improve the U.S. Merchant marine, so as to grant the ST. Lawrence…Senate · Sep 17, 1970
- To amend H.R. 15424, by striking from the bill provisions granting tax deferment for american-flag vessels.Senate · Sep 17, 1970
- To pass H.R. 15424.Senate · Sep 17, 1970
- To agree to conference report on H.R. 15424.House · Oct 6, 1970
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- H.R. 4813: To extend the provisions of the U.S. Fishing Fleet Improvement Act, as amended, and for other…
- H.R. 12605: To amend section 613 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended
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- H.R. 13716: To omprove and clarify certain laws affecting the coast Guard Reserve
- H.R. 13816: To improve and clarify certain laws affecting the Coast Guard
- H.R. 14678: To strengthen the penalties for illegal fishing in the territorial waters and the contiguous…
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- H.R. 8298: To amend section 303 (b) of the Interstate Commerce Act to modernize certain restrictions upon the…
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- H.R. 14794: Making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies far the fiscal…
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