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Public Law98th CongressTransportation and Public Works
H.R. 89Became Law

A bill to permit the transportation of passengers between Puerto Rico and other United States ports on foreign-flag vessels when United States flag service for such transportation is not available.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 11, 1984)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Authorizes the transportation of passengers on passenger vessels (including foreign-flag vessels) not qualified to engage in coastwise trade between ports in Puerto Rico and ports in the United States. Terminates such authority within 270 days after notification that a United States passenger vessel has a Certificate of Financial Responsibility for Indemnification of Passengers for Nonperformance of Transportation from the Federal Maritime Commission to provide such service. Provides for a 90-day extension of the 270-day period if the certified vessel has not entered the coastwise passenger trade. Authorizes the reinstatement of the displaced service if the service of the certified vessel is no longer available.

Defines the term "passenger vessel" for purposes of this Act.

What just happenedOct 30, 1984

Became Public Law No: 98-563.

Who’s behind it

Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large](I-PR)Sponsor
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  • Public LawOct 31, 1984
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  1. Oct 30, 1984PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-563.

  2. Oct 30, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-563.

  3. Oct 30, 1984PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 19, 1984FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 19, 1984President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 18, 1984Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 11, 1984ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments.

  9. Oct 11, 1984NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments.

  10. Oct 11, 1984Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  11. Oct 11, 1984Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  12. Oct 4, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1326.

  13. Oct 4, 1984Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-658.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Oct 4, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 98-658.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Aug 3, 1984Committee

    Subcommittee on Merchant Marine. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1073.

    Merchant Marine Subcommittee
  16. May 22, 1984IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Commerce by unanimous consent.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  17. May 21, 1984Calendars

    Read the second time and placed on the Calendar General Orders. Calendar No. 902.

  18. May 17, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  19. May 17, 1984IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read the first time.

  20. May 15, 1984FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 390 - 25 (Record Vote No: 146).

  21. May 15, 1984Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 390 - 25 (Record Vote No: 146).

  22. May 14, 1984FloorH30000

    Considered by House Unfinished Business.

  23. May 14, 1984FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  24. May 3, 1984CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 418.

  25. May 3, 1984CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-733.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  26. May 3, 1984Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-733.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  27. Apr 11, 1984CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  28. Apr 11, 1984CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  29. Jan 26, 1984CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Merchant Marine Subcommittee
  30. Oct 19, 1983CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received From DOT.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  31. Oct 19, 1983CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Merchant Marine Subcommittee
  32. Feb 24, 1983CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received From Fed Maritime Comm.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  33. Feb 9, 1983CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Merchant Marine.

    Merchant Marine Subcommittee
  34. Feb 9, 1983CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, DOT, Fed Maritime Comm.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  35. Jan 3, 1983IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  36. Jan 3, 1983IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  37. Jan 3, 1983IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 11, 198435
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Authorizes the transportation of passengers on passenger vessels (including foreign-flag vessels) not qualified to engage in coastwise trade between ports in Puerto Rico and ports in the United States. Terminates such authority within 270 days after notification that a United States passenger vessel has a Certificate of Financial Responsibility for Indemnification of Passengers for Nonperformance of Transportation from the Federal Maritime Commission to provide such service. Provides for a 90-day extension of the 270-day period if the certified vessel has not entered the coastwise passenger trade. Authorizes the reinstatement of the displaced service if the service of the certified vessel is no longer available.

Defines the term "passenger vessel" for purposes of this Act.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 4, 198401
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 98-658)

Authorizes the transportation of passengers on passenger vessels (including foreign-flag vessels) not qualified to engage in coastwise trade between ports in Puerto Rico and ports in the United States. Terminates such authority within 270 days after notification that a United States passenger vessel has a Certificate of Financial Responsibility for Indemnification of Passengers for Nonperformance of Transportation from the Federal Maritime Commission to provide such service. Provides for a 90-day extension of the 270-day period if the certified vessel has not entered the coastwise passenger trade. Authorizes the reinstatement of the displaced service if the service of the certified vessel is no longer available.

Defines the term "passenger vessel" for purposes of this Act.

Passed House amendedMay 15, 198436
(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #146 (390-25))

Authorizes the transportation of passengers on passenger vessels (including foreign-flag vessels) not qualified to engage in coastwise trade between ports in Puerto Rico and ports in the United States. Terminates such authority within 270 days after notification that a United States passenger vessel has a Certificate of Financial Responsibility for Indemnification of Passengers for Nonperformance of Transportation from the Federal Maritime Commission to provide such service. Provides for a 90-day extension of the 270-day period if the certified vessel has not entered the coastwise passenger trade. Authorizes the reinstatement of the displaced service if the service of the certified vessel is no longer available.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to define the term "passenger vessel" taking into consideration the Caribbean passenger trades.

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 3, 198417
(Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 98-733)

Authorizes the transportation of passengers on passenger vessels (including foreign-flag vessels) not qualified to engage in coastwise trade between ports in Puerto Rico and ports in the United States. Terminates such authority within 270 days after notification that a United States passenger vessel has a Certificate of Financial Responsibility for Indemnification of Passengers for Nonperformance of Transportation from the Federal Maritime Commission to provide such service. Provides for a 90-day extension of the 270-day period if the certified vessel has not entered the coastwise passenger trade. Authorizes the reinstatement of the displaced service if the service of the certified vessel is no longer available.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to define the term "passenger vessel" taking into consideration the Caribbean passenger trades.

Introduced in HouseJan 3, 198300

Authorizes the transportation of passengers on passenger vessels (including foreign-flag vessels) not qualified to engage in coastwise trade between ports in Puerto Rico and ports in the United States. Terminates such authority within 270 days after notification that a United States passenger vessel has a Certificate of Financial Responsibility for Indemnification of Passengers for Nonperformance of Transportation from the Federal Maritime Commission to provide such service. Provides for a 90-day extension of the 270-day period if the certified vessel has not entered the coastwise passenger trade. Authorizes the reinstatement of the displaced service if the service of the certified vessel is no longer available.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to define the term "passenger vessel" taking into consideration the Caribbean passenger trades.