Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1986

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Status In Committee
Sponsor Barbara Mikulski
Citation 99-HR-4039
Actions 7
Introduced Jan 23rd, 1986
Cosponsors
1
Last Action Sep 26th, 1986
Policy Area
Introduced House Jan 23
House
Senate
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Maritime Services Financial Responsibility Act of 1986 - Requires owners of foreign vessels engaged in foreign commerce and using U.S. ports to establish and maintain financial responsibility for claims arising from the furnishing of maritime services to those vessels. Describes the financial responsibility required and sets forth restrictions on the acceptance of bonds filed by such owners. Permits claims to be brought directly against the insurer or other person providing financial responsibility in any case where jurisdiction over such a vessel cannot be obtained under U.S. law. Sets forth fines and sanctions to which owners subject themselves for noncompliance with this Act, including port entry or clearance denial in appropriate cases.

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7
House
INTRODUCED
INTRODUCED
Jan 23, 1986
ON FLOOR
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
AGENCY COMMENT REQUEST
Jan 28, 1986
COMMITTEE
REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
AGENCY COMMENT RECEIVED
Feb 14, 1986
COMMITTEE
AGENCY COMMENT RECEIVED
May 20, 1986
COMMITTEE
AGENCY COMMENT RECEIVED
Sep 26, 1986
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