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Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 1991

Public Law 102-100 · H.R. 1006 · 102nd Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 17, 1991 · Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor: Rep. Walter Jones (D-NC-1)

Cosponsors (3): Rep. Norman Lent,

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Federal Maritime Commission Authorization Act of 1991 - Authorizes FY 1992 appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission.

Permits a named foreign-flag vessel, during a specified period, to engage in the transportation by water of molten sulphur in the coastwise trade of the United States, provided certain conditions are met concerning the employment of U.S. citizens and the performance of repairs on such ship in the United States.

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary) to issue a certificate of documentation for 12 named vessels.

Permits eight specified inflatable vessels to engage in the coastwise trade.

Permits the Secretary to issue a certificate of documentation to a named fish processing vessel.

Amends the Shipping Act of 1984 to make service contracts entered into by controlled carriers subject to the standards of such Act.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

  • Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Merchant Marine Subcommittee
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Merchant Marine Subcommittee
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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.

  1. Aug 17, 1991Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-100.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 8, 1991PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Aug 2, 1991Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Jones (NC) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
  7. Aug 1, 1991FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
  8. CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. Jul 30, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Jul 18, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Jun 26, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Jun 24, 1991FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  14. FloorFloor · Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  15. May 23, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  16. May 2, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  17. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  18. Feb 28, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  19. Feb 25, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  20. Feb 20, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  21. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.