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Public Law97th CongressInternational Affairs
H.R. 4828Became Law

A bill to set aside certain surplus vessels for use in the provision of health and other humanitarian services to developing countries.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Aug 17, 1982)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to designate specified surplus government ships to be used to provide humanitarian services for developing countries. Prohibits removing such ships from the National Defense Reserve Fleet, unless: (1) the Secretary determines that one or more of the ships are required for national security purposes; or (2) the Secretary transfers one or more of the ships to LIFE International, a nonprofit organization.

Requires such ships to be operated as charitable vessels while in the possession of LIFE International. Prohibits using such ships for commercial transportation purposes. Requires that a ship shall be conveyed backed to the United States if LIFE International no longer needs it.

What just happenedOct 22, 1982

Became Public Law No: 97-360.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7](D-MD)Sponsor
49 cosponsors
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2committees2related bills
Passed House amendedAug 17, 198236
(Measure passed House, amended)

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to designate specified surplus government ships to be used to provide humanitarian services for developing countries. Prohibits removing such ships from the National Defense Reserve Fleet, unless: (1) the Secretary determines that one or more of the ships are required for national security purposes; or (2) the Secretary transfers one or more of the ships to LIFE International, a nonprofit organization.

Requires such ships to be operated as charitable vessels while in the possession of LIFE International. Prohibits using such ships for commercial transportation purposes. Requires that a ship shall be conveyed backed to the United States if LIFE International no longer needs it.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Aug 12, 198217
(Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 97-734)

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to designate specified surplus government ships to be used to provide humanitarian services for developing countries. Prohibits removing such ships from the National Defense Reserve Fleet, unless: (1) the Secretary determines that one or more of the ships are required for national security purposes; or (2) the Secretary transfers one or more of the ships to LIFE International, a nonprofit organization.

Requires such ships to be operated as charitable vessels while in the possession of LIFE International. Prohibits using such ships for commercial transportation purposes. Requires that a ship shall be conveyed back to the United States if LIFE International no longer needs it.

Introduced in HouseOct 22, 198100

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.

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