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An Act to authorize appropriations for the U.S. Coast Guard for fiscal year 1978, and for other purposes.

Public Law 95-61 · H.R. 6823 · 95th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jul 1, 1977 · Transportation and Public Works

Sponsor: Rep. John Murphy (D-NY-17)

Cosponsors (19): Rep. Mario Biaggi,

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 appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 1978.

Sets forth the authorized end strength for active duty personnel and prescribes the average military student loads for the Coast Guard for such fiscal year. Stipulates that the obligated balances against appropriations for use by the Coast Guard for operation and maintenance and Reserve training purposes for the two preceeding fiscal years shall be merged with the current appropriations.

Authorizes the Coast Guard to contribute funds for the construction of a sewage treatment plant in the North Marin County Water District, California.

Authorizes the Coast Guard to accept funds from Baltimore, Maryland, in payment for facilities removed by the city in improvement of Hawkins Point Road.

Extends from July 11, 1978, to January 1, 1983, the exemption for fishing tender and cannery tender vessels in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington from Coast Guard inspection.

Authorizes the Commandant of the Coast Guard to assist the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in providing medical emergency helicopter services to civilians.

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. 22 actions.

  1. Jul 1, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  2. PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-61.
  3. Jun 24, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
  4. Jun 21, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
  5. PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
  6. Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to conference report.
  7. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report agreed to in House: House agreed to conference report.
  8. Jun 15, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to conference report.
  9. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report.
  10. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 95-272.
  11. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report filed: Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 95-272.
  12. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-418.
  13. Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference report filed: Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-418.
  14. Jun 7, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference scheduled in Senate.
  15. Jun 6, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · Conference scheduled in House.
  16. May 25, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended, in lieu of S. 1250.
  17. FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
  18. May 16, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
  19. FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
  20. May 13, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  21. May 2, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  22. 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.