House Bill 234
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Maritime Lien Reform Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
234
Congress
115
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Maritime Lien Reform Act
This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit: (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.
January 3, 2017
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01/04/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
01/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
01/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
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Jan 11, 2023 1:34:35 PM