S. 189 (96th Congress): A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to cooperate with the Secretary of the Navy and the maritime industry in establishing an adequate and well-balanced fleet.
S. 189 in the 96th Congress is titled "A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to cooperate with the Secretary of the Navy and the maritime industry in establishing an adequate and well-balanced fleet.." The latest action in the official record, dated January 23, 1979, reads: "Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation."
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Power & Politics. (2026, October 19). S. 189 (96th Congress): A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to cooperate with the Secretary of the Navy and the maritime industry in establishing an adequate and well-balanced fleet [Bill record]. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://powerandpolitics.co/cite/bill-96-s189
Power & Politics. "S. 189 (96th Congress): A bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to cooperate with the Secretary of the Navy and the maritime industry in establishing an adequate and well-balanced fleet." Last modified October 19, 2026. Accessed October 23, 2026. https://powerandpolitics.co/cite/bill-96-s189.
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