To amend the Fishermens Protective Act of 1987 to expedite the reimbursement of U.S. vessel owners for charges paid by them for the release of vessels and crews illegally seized by foreign countries, .to strengthen the provisions therein relating to the collection of claims against such foreign countries for amounts so reimbursed, and for certain other amounts, and for other purposes

H.R. 7117 in the 92nd Congress (1971–1972) became law — introduced in 1971, sponsored by Thomas Pelly.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.