A bill to extend until November 1, 1978, the existing exemption of the Steamboat Delta Queen from certain vessel laws.
Public Law 93-106 · H.R. 5649 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Aug 16, 1973 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-MO-3)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends until November 1, 1978, the existing exemption of the steamboat Delta Queen from vessel laws requiring fire-retardant material to be used in the construction of large vessels. (Amends 46 U.S.C. 369(b))
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · referred to, reported by
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Aug 16, 1973Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-106.
- Aug 4, 1973PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Aug 3, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- Aug 2, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Jul 18, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Jul 17, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Jun 19, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Mar 14, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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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.