A bill to direct the payment of claims against the United States arising out of damage caused to the vessel "Iver Chaser" arising out of the mining of the territorial waters of Nicaragua.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 14, 1991)
Authorizes persons having claims against the United States for damage to the vessel Iver Chaser as a result of a 1984 explosion in Nicaragua's territorial waters to file claims with the Secretary of State. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to pay amounts to persons certified by the Secretary of State.
Prohibits the Secretary of State from certifying any claim if the Iver Chaser was used for military or security operations by the Sandinista Government of Nicaragua.
What just happenedJan 24, 1991
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Who’s behind it
- Jan 24, 1991Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Courts and Administrative Practice.
Administrative Oversight and the Courts Subcommittee - Jan 14, 1991IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 14, 1991IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate