International Navigational Rules Act of 1977
Public Law 95-75 · H.R. 186 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jul 27, 1977 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-NY-10)
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.
International Navigational Rules Act - Authorizes the President to proclaim the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Exempts from the regulation vessels in harbors, rivers, and inland waters, the Great Lakes, or the Red River. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate regulations to implement this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to promulgate rules for certain navigational signals. Imposes civil penalties for violation of such regulations.
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. 12 actions.
- Jul 27, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-75.
- Jul 15, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jul 14, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jul 13, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- Jul 12, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Jun 20, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- Jan 4, 1977CommitteeCommittee · 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.