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H.R. 1147

Maritime Lien Reform Act

Maritime Lien Reform Act - Bars specified federal shipping laws related to maritime liability from: (1) establishing maritime liens on state or federal fishing permits (authorizing a person or use of a vessel to engage in fishing), and (2) authorizing civil actions to enforce maritime liens on such permits.

Specifies that a "fishing permit" is governed solely by the state or federal law under which it was issued and is not included in the whole or as an appurtenance or intangible of a vessel.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseMar 13, 2013
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Maritime Lien Reform Act — Informed