Bill98th CongressFiled Sep 10, 1984Transportation and Public Works
S. 2980
A bill to provide matching grants for the retrofitting and operation of certain surplus vessels used for humanitarian purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 10, 1984)
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide grants to LIFE International to pay up to 75 percent of the costs of retrofitting and operating specified vessels transferred to the organization. Authorizes appropriations to the Maritime Administration for FY 1985 through 1987 for such grants.
What just happenedSep 10, 1984
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD](R-MD)Sponsor
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