"Serial no. 90-33." ; H.R. 4512 and S. 292. Transportation of merchandise to Alaska via Canadian vessels. Sept. 28, 1967.--H.R. 12638. Exchange of vessels for Guam service. Nov. 2, 1968.--H.R. 14796. Interest on title XI loans. April 4, 1968.--H.R. 18340. Mobile trade fairs. July 9, 1968.--H.R. 18254. Coastwise exemption of portable transportation equipment. July 10, 1968. ; Mode of access: Internet.
The epigraphs that open this article are but three of a vast number of quotes from U.S. presidents, members of Congress, and military leaders calling for support of a U.S.-flag merchant marine.1 Throughout American history, dozens of laws have been proposed and passed that have, in varying degrees, supported the operation of U.S.-flag ships in both coastal and international trade; no law ever passed has called for a reduction in or the elimination of U.S.-flag ships. And yet, despite periods of great growth at various times in U.S. history, the U.S. Merchant Marine, once again, is in serious decline today.
[pt. 1]:Considers legislation to revise Federal shipbuilding and operating subsidy programs, to authorize Federal investigations of employment and wage conditions on subsidized vessels, and to authorize a shipbuilding contract allocation program to maintain regional shipbuilding employment levels; pt. 2: Considers legislation to authorize Commerce Dept acquisition of vessels and material for emergency and war purposes and to revise methods for payment for construction and computation of depreciation on reconstructed vessels. Immediate effect of legislation would be to authorize Government purchase of Monterey and Mariposa to be utilized as troop carriers. ; Part 2, hearings on H.R. 9534. ; Hearings held May 31, 1949-Aug. 30, 1950. ; Edward J. Hart, chairman of subcommittee. ; [pt. 1] May 31, June 1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29, 30, July 7, 1949. -- pt. 2. Hearings on H.R. 9534, a bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, and for other purposes, August 29 and 30, 1950. ; [pt. 1]:Considers legislation to revise Federal shipbuilding and operating subsidy programs, to authorize Federal investigations of employment and wage conditions on subsidized vessels, and to authorize a shipbuilding contract allocation program to maintain regional shipbuilding employment levels; pt. 2: Considers legislation to authorize Commerce Dept acquisition of vessels and material for emergency and war purposes and to revise methods for payment for construction and computation of depreciation on reconstructed vessels. Immediate effect of legislation would be to authorize Government purchase of Monterey and Mariposa to be utilized as troop carriers. ; Mode of access: Internet.
Considers (89) S. 3401, (89) S. 2600, (89) S. 3297, (89) S. 3914, (89) H.R. 18049, (89) H.R. 18176, (89) H.R. 8000, (89) H.R. 11625, (89) H.R. 15283, (89) H.R. 15862, (89) H.R. 15863, (89) H.R. 15864, (89) H.R. 15865, (89) H.R. 15575, (89) S. 3391. ; Committee Serial No. 89-32. Considers. H.R. 8000, to amend the Ship Mortgage Act to revise fees for certification of certain mortgaged documents. H.R. 11625, to prevent vessels built or rebuilt outside the U.S. or documented under foreign registry from carrying cargo restricted to U.S. vessels. H.R. 15283, to authorize carrying of military cargoes by U.S. flag ships at reduced and reasonable rates. H.R. 15862, H.R. 15863, H.R. 15864, and H.R. 15865, to authorize FY67 Maritime Administration appropriations. H.R. 15575 and S. 3391 to exempt small craft from the provisions of the Shipping Act. ; Record is based on bibliographic data in CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index. Reuse except for individual research requires license from Congressional Information Service, Inc. ; Indexed in CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index Part VIII ; Considers (89) S. 3401, (89) S. 2600, (89) S. 3297, (89) S. 3914, (89) H.R. 18049, (89) H.R. 18176, (89) H.R. 8000, (89) H.R. 11625, (89) H.R. 15283, (89) H.R. 15862, (89) H.R. 15863, (89) H.R. 15864, (89) H.R. 15865, (89) H.R. 15575, (89) S. 3391. ; Committee Serial No. 89-32. Considers. H.R. 8000, to amend the Ship Mortgage Act to revise fees for certification of certain mortgaged documents. H.R. 11625, to prevent vessels built or rebuilt outside the U.S. or documented under foreign registry from carrying cargo restricted to U.S. vessels. H.R. 15283, to authorize carrying of military cargoes by U.S. flag ships at reduced and reasonable rates. H.R. 15862, H.R. 15863, H.R. 15864, and H.R. 15865, to authorize FY67 Maritime Administration appropriations. H.R. 15575 and S. 3391 to exempt small craft from the provisions of the Shipping Act. ; Mode of access: Internet.
Address delivered by Edward N. Hurley . before the National Marine League, Commodore hotel, New York, Thursday evening, March 27, 1919. ; Mode of access: Internet.
Considers (91) H.R. 210, (91) H.R. 12605. ; Committee Serial No. 91-9. Considers H.R. 210, to eliminate disclosure of construction details on passenger vessels meeting safety standards, and H.R. 12605, to amend the Merchant Marine Act to relax restrictions on passenger carrying and disembarkation. ; Record is based on bibliographic data in CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index. Reuse except for individual research requires license from Congressional Information Service, Inc. ; Indexed in CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index Part VIII ; Considers (91) H.R. 210, (91) H.R. 12605. ; Committee Serial No. 91-9. Considers H.R. 210, to eliminate disclosure of construction details on passenger vessels meeting safety standards, and H.R. 12605, to amend the Merchant Marine Act to relax restrictions on passenger carrying and disembarkation. ; Mode of access: Internet.
Considers (87) S. 1289, (87) H.R. 4744, (87) S. 1183, (87) S. 1184, (87) S. 1185, (87) S. 1456, (87) S. 1627, (87) S. 1690, (87) S. 1728. ; Record is based on bibliographic data in CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index. Reuse except for individual research requires license from Congressional Information Service, Inc. ; Indexed in CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index Part VII ; Considers (87) S. 1289, (87) H.R. 4744, (87) S. 1183, (87) S. 1184, (87) S. 1185, (87) S. 1456, (87) S. 1627, (87) S. 1690, (87) S. 1728. ; Mode of access: Internet.
Considers (87) S. 685, (87) S. 1808, (87) S. 2085. ; Considers legislation on time limitations for use of construction subsidy funds, Coast and Geodetic Survey officer benefits, and exclusion of foreign built ships from U.S. flag vessels. ; Record is based on bibliographic data in CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index. Reuse except for individual research requires license from Congressional Information Service, Inc. ; Indexed in CIS US Congressional Committee Hearings Index Part VII ; Considers (87) S. 685, (87) S. 1808, (87) S. 2085. ; Considers legislation on time limitations for use of construction subsidy funds, Coast and Geodetic Survey officer benefits, and exclusion of foreign built ships from U.S. flag vessels. ; Mode of access: Internet.