Resolution to provide funds for the expenses of the investigations and studies to be conducted by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

Provides that, effective, January 3, 1975, the expenses of the investigations and studies to be conducted by the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the House. Directs that not to exceed $477,500 shall be allowed for such purposes. Specifies that not to exceed $100,000 of that amount may be used to procure the services of consultants.

States that no part of the funds authorized by this resolution shall be available for expenditures in connection with the investigation of any subject which is being investigated for the same purpose by any other committee.