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H.R. 2989 · 110th Congress

To amend provisions of title 46, United States Code, popularly known as the Death on the High Seas Act to…

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To amend provisions of title 46, United States Code, popularly known as the Death on the High Seas Act to limit application of those provisions to maritime accidents, and for other purposes.

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7 cosponsors · 5 D, 2 R

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Amends the Death on the High Seas Act to make provisions concerning commercial aviation accidents also applicable to maritime accidents.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 11, 2007

Amends the Death on the High Seas Act to make provisions concerning commercial aviation accidents also applicable to maritime accidents.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: To amend provisions of title 46, United States Code, popularly known as the Death on the High Seas Act to limit application of those provisions to maritime accidents, and for other purposes.

Latest action (Jul 11, 2007): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Policy area: Law · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 11, 2007

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.