United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 2076 — U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Summary

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act - Amends federal shipping law to: (1) expand the membership of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) specify requirements for the presidential appointees. Authorizes certain Board members to designate another individual to serve as a substitute member of the Board, on a temporary basis, to attend or participate in any activity the Board member is unable to attend or participate in. Prescribes requirements for designated substitute Board members. Requires the Board to select biennially from among its members a member of the House of Representatives or a Senator to serve as Board Chairperson. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to select a Designated Federal Officer to support the performance of the Board's functions. Directs the Board to report annually to the President on its actions, views, and recommendations with respect to the Academy.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

  2. Received in the House.

  3. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4188-4189)

  5. S.AMDT.3442 Amendment SA 3442 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  6. S.AMDT.3442 Amendment SA 3442 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Boozman. (consideration: CR S4188; text: CR S4188)To strike the requirement that the Commander of the United States Transportation Command be a member of the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and that a substitute member of the Board be an officer of the United States Transportation Command.

  7. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4188-4189)

  8. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.

  9. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 113-158.

  10. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  11. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2076 do?
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act - Amends federal shipping law to: (1) expand the membership of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) specify requirements for the presidential appointees. Authorizes certain Board members to designate another individual to serve as a substitute member of the Board, on a temporary basis, to attend or participate in any activity the Board member is unable to attend or participate in. Prescribes requirements for designated substitute Board members. Requires the Board to select biennially from among its members a member of the House of Representatives or a Senator to serve as Board Chairperson. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to select a Designated Federal Officer to support the performance of the Board's functions. Directs the Board to report annually to the President on its actions, views, and recommendations with respect to the Academy.
Who sponsors S 2076?
S 2076 is sponsored by John Boozman (R).
What is the current status of S 2076?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 2076?
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