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Bill98th CongressFiled Jan 26, 1983Transportation and Public Works
S. 188

A bill to further the development and maintenance of an adequate and well-balanced American merchant marine by requiring that certain mail of the United States be carried on vessels of United States registry.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (May 14, 1984)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 98-443)

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to require the Postal Service to contract with U.S. registered vessels for international sea transportation of mail. Requires rate charges for such transportation to comply with the Shipping Act of 1984. Authorizes competitive bidding for such contracts and limits such contracts to a one year duration.

Prohibits the Postal Service from contracting with vessels based on cargo container size, unless necessary.

What just happenedMay 14, 1984

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 867.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 14, 198401
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 98-443)

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to require the Postal Service to contract with U.S. registered vessels for international sea transportation of mail. Requires rate charges for such transportation to comply with the Shipping Act of 1984. Authorizes competitive bidding for such contracts and limits such contracts to a one year duration.

Prohibits the Postal Service from contracting with vessels based on cargo container size, unless necessary.

Introduced in SenateJan 26, 198300

Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to require the Postal Service to contract with U.S. registered vessels for international sea transportation of mail. Requires rate charges for such transportation to comply with the Shipping Act, 1916. Authorizes competitive bidding for such contracts.

A bill to further the development and maintenance of an adequate and well-balanced America… — Informed