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Bill113th CongressFiled Mar 4, 2014Transportation and Public Works
S. 2076

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jun 26, 2014)

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act - Amends federal shipping law to: (1) expand the membership of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) specify requirements for the presidential appointees.

Authorizes certain Board members to designate another individual to serve as a substitute member of the Board, on a temporary basis, to attend or participate in any activity the Board member is unable to attend or participate in. Prescribes requirements for designated substitute Board members.

Requires the Board to select biennially from among its members a member of the House of Representatives or a Senator to serve as Board Chairperson.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to select a Designated Federal Officer to support the performance of the Board's functions.

Directs the Board to report annually to the President on its actions, views, and recommendations with respect to the Academy.

What just happenedJul 3, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR](R-AR)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  • Referred in HouseJul 3, 2014
  • Engrossed in SenateJun 26, 2014
  • Reported to SenateMay 14, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateMar 4, 2014
  1. Jul 3, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  2. Jul 3, 2014FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Jun 30, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Jun 26, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4188-4189)

  5. Jun 26, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4188-4189)

  6. Jun 26, 2014Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4188-4189)

  7. May 14, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.

  8. May 14, 2014Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 113-158.

  9. May 14, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 113-158.

  10. Apr 9, 2014Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  11. Mar 4, 2014IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  12. Mar 4, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedJun 26, 201435

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act - Amends federal shipping law to: (1) expand the membership of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) specify requirements for the presidential appointees.

Authorizes certain Board members to designate another individual to serve as a substitute member of the Board, on a temporary basis, to attend or participate in any activity the Board member is unable to attend or participate in. Prescribes requirements for designated substitute Board members.

Requires the Board to select biennially from among its members a member of the House of Representatives or a Senator to serve as Board Chairperson.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to select a Designated Federal Officer to support the performance of the Board's functions.

Directs the Board to report annually to the President on its actions, views, and recommendations with respect to the Academy.

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 14, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act - Amends federal shipping law to: (1) expand the membership of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) specify requirements for the presidential appointees.

Authorizes certain Board members to designate another individual to serve as a substitute member of the Board, on a temporary basis, to attend or participate in any activity the Board member is unable to attend or participate in. Prescribes requirements for designated substitute Board members.

Requires the Board to select biennially from among its members a member of the House of Representatives or a Senator to serve as Board Chairperson.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to select a Designated Federal Officer to support the performance of the Board's functions.

Directs the Board to report annually to the President on its actions, views, and recommendations with respect to the Academy.

Introduced in SenateMar 4, 2014

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act - Amends federal shipping law to: (1) expand the membership of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) specify requirements for the presidential appointees.

Authorizes certain Board members to designate another individual to serve as a substitute member of the Board, on a temporary basis, to attend or participate in any activity the Board member is unable to attend or participate in.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to select a Designated Federal Officer to support the performance of the Board's functions.

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act — Informed