A bill to authorize amendment of contracts relating to the exchange of certain vessels for conversion and operation in unsubsidized service between the west coast of the United States and the territory of Guam.
Public Law 93-306 · H.R. 11223 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jun 8, 1974 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Rep. Leonor Sullivan (D-MO-3)
Cosponsors (4): Rep. Frank Clark, Rep. Thomas Downing,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, acting by and through the Maritime Administration, to remove from the contract entered into by the Secretary the provisions that C-4 type vessels traded out under existing law be operated between the west coast of the United States and the territory of Guam, or otherwise the vessels will be sold to his successor in such service at their fair and reasonable value as determined by the Secretary.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee · House · referred to, reported by
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jun 8, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-306.
- Jun 4, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- May 30, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- May 28, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Apr 3, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Apr 2, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Mar 26, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Oct 31, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- 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.