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Introduced
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
In Committee
01/04/2017
01/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Maritime Lien Reform Act This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit: (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.
AI Summary
This bill, the Maritime Lien Reform Act, revises federal shipping laws to prohibit maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits. It also prohibits civil actions to enforce maritime liens on these permits. The bill clarifies that a fishing permit is not considered part of a vessel and does not pass with the vessel upon its sale or transfer. This is meant to ensure that fishing permits are governed solely by the state or federal law under which they were issued, without being subject to maritime liens or related legal actions.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (on 01/04/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/234/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr234/BILLS-115hr234ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr234/BILLS-115hr234ih.pdf.pdf |
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