Bill97th CongressFiled Apr 14, 1982International Affairs
S. 2366
A bill to set aside certain surplus vessels for use in the provision of health and other humanitarian services to developing countries.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 14, 1982)
Requires the Maritime Administration to set aside specified surplus government ships for the use of LIFE International, a private nonprofit organization, to provide humanitarian services to developing countries.
States that such set aside authority shall not apply when the ships are needed for national security purposes.
What just happenedApr 14, 1982
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS](R-KS)Sponsor
9 cosponsors
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