A bill to authorize appropriations for the United States Coast Guard for fiscal year 1979, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-308 · H.R. 11465 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jun 30, 1978 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-NY-10)
Cosponsors (24): Rep. John Murphy, Rep. David Treen,
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.
Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 1979. Sets forth the authorized end strength level for active duty personnel and the average military training student load for the Coast Guard for such fiscal year.
Amends the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980, to provide financial assistance for State boating safety programs.
Authorizes the Coast Guard to enter into a long term lease for the purpose of acquiring land on the Quillayute Indian Reservation in the State of Washington in order to relocate the Quillayute River Coast Guard Station.
Exempts from Coast Guard loadline requirements certain cannery or fishing tender vessels used in Oregon, Washington or Alaska on which construction began, or for which conversion began, or for which conversion was contracted, before January 1, 1980, so long as such conversion is completed by January 1, 1983.
Exempts from Coast Guard inspection until January 1, 1983, certain vessels of not more than 5,000 gross tons used in the processing or assembling of fishery products in the fisheries of the States of Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.
Requires the Coast Guard, within 180 day of enactment of this Act, to evaluate and make recommendations on the adequacy of existing oilspill cleanup procedures, safeguards, and capabilities on the Columbia River.
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. 14 actions.
- Jun 30, 1978Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-308.
- Jun 19, 1978PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 14, 1978Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- May 19, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- May 12, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Apr 19, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Apr 17, 1978FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended, roll call #227 (357-13).House roll call 227
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Mar 31, 1978CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Mar 13, 1978CommitteeCommittee · 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.