To amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to authorize State maritime academies to reimburse qualified individuals for fees imposed for the issuance of certain entry level merchant seamen licenses and merchant mariners' documents, and for other purposes.
Maritime Academy Licensing Relief Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to require a State maritime academy receiving Federal assistance under specified provisions to reimburse individuals, from Federal funds provided for such purposes, for any charge paid by the individual for issuance, evaluation, or examination for an entry level license or merchant mariner's document. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E17)
Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
Executive Comment Requested from Fed Maritime Comm.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOT.
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