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Public Law95th CongressMarine insurance
S. 1184Became Law

An Act to extend the provisions of the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, relating to the reimbursement of seized commercial fishermen, until October 1, 1978.

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What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Nov 3, 1977)

(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment)

Amends the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to extend to October 1, 1978, the period during which reimbursement under the Act is available to commercial fishermen seized by foreign nations.

Establishes a loan program for U.S. fishermen whose vessels or gear are lost, damaged, or destroyed by foreign fishing activity.

Stipulates that such loans: (1) be for an amount not exceeding the value of the loss; (2) be conditional upon assignment to the Secretary of Commerce and right to recover such loss; and (3) bear interest at a rate not to exceed 3 1/2 percent per year.

Directs the Secretary to use the Fishermen's Protective Fund created under such Act in making loans under this Act.

Restricts eligibility to claims that have not been substantially resolved and which occurred after July 1, 1976.

Requires investigation by the Secretary of each incident of loss, damage, or destruction and cancellation of repayment of the loan if the owner or operator receiving the loan was not at fault.

Directs the Secretary to take action to collect on any right assigned under this Act.

What just happenedNov 18, 1977

Public Law 95-194.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Nov 18, 1977PresidentE40000

    Public Law 95-194.

  2. Nov 18, 1977BecameLaw36000

    Public Law 95-194.

  3. Nov 18, 1977PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 18, 1977BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 8, 1977FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Nov 8, 1977President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Nov 4, 1977President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

  8. Nov 4, 1977PresidentE05000

    Measure enrolled in House.

  9. Nov 3, 1977ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment.

  10. Nov 3, 1977NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment.

  11. Nov 3, 1977ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

  12. Nov 3, 1977NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

  13. Oct 18, 1977FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 4140.

  14. Oct 18, 1977Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 4140.

  15. Oct 18, 1977FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  16. Oct 18, 1977FloorH30000

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

  17. May 24, 1977Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  18. May 24, 1977Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  19. May 24, 1977Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  20. May 24, 1977Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

  21. May 23, 1977Calendars

    Placed on calendar in Senate under Measures Cleared to be Considered by Unanimous Consent.

  22. May 16, 1977Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-178.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  23. May 16, 1977Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 95-178.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Mar 30, 1977IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. Mar 30, 1977IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Senate agreed to House amendment with amendmentNov 3, 197739
(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment)

Amends the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to extend to October 1, 1978, the period during which reimbursement under the Act is available to commercial fishermen seized by foreign nations.

Establishes a loan program for U.S. fishermen whose vessels or gear are lost, damaged, or destroyed by foreign fishing activity.

Stipulates that such loans: (1) be for an amount not exceeding the value of the loss; (2) be conditional upon assignment to the Secretary of Commerce and right to recover such loss; and (3) bear interest at a rate not to exceed 3 1/2 percent per year.

Directs the Secretary to use the Fishermen's Protective Fund created under such Act in making loans under this Act.

Restricts eligibility to claims that have not been substantially resolved and which occurred after July 1, 1976.

Requires investigation by the Secretary of each incident of loss, damage, or destruction and cancellation of repayment of the loan if the owner or operator receiving the loan was not at fault.

Directs the Secretary to take action to collect on any right assigned under this Act.

Introduced in SenateMar 30, 197700

Amends the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967 to make reimbursement for commercial vessels seized by foreign countries available to commercial fishermen until October 1, 1979.