S. 2048 · 99th Congress · 1985–1986
A bill to encourage international efforts to designate the shipwreck of the R.M.S. Titanic as an international maritime memorial and to provide for reasonable research, exploration and, if appropriate, salvage activities with respect to the shipwreck.
S. 2048 in the 99th Congress (1985–1986) became law — introduced on Feb 5, 1986, sponsored by Lowell Weicker Jr..
During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 1986
- Policy area
- International affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 99-513
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 1986
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawOct 21, 1986
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