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Public Law94th CongressTransportation and Public Works
H.R. 5405Became Law

A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, in order to permit cargo vessels to carry more than 16 passengers when emergency situations arise.

This bill became law

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What it does

A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.

What just happenedAug 9, 1975

Public law 94-85.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Downing, Thomas N. [D-VA-1](D-VA)Sponsor
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