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Bill100th CongressFiled May 28, 1987Transportation and Public Works
S. 1292

A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to require vessels used to transport sewage sludge to be built in the United States, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 28, 1987)

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920 to require that vessels used to transport municipal sewage sludge be built in the United States, subject to certain exceptions.

Amends Federal law to make current law relating to the use of foreign vessels in United States ports apply to the towing of any vessel transporting municipal sewage sludge under certain circumstances.

What just happenedMay 28, 1987

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA](D-LA)Sponsor
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  1. May 28, 1987IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. May 28, 1987IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate