SHIPS AND VESSELS related term(s) Merchant Marine Industry

Amendments

American Sail Training Association: tribute (S. Res. 158), S1406, S1409 [10MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), S3411 [7MY], S7718, S7758 [29SE], H7383 [29SE]

Death on the High Seas Act: allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses (S. 3463), S8684 [9DE]

Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548), S5409, S5410, S5455 [24JN]

Petroleum: require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls (S. 685), S7759, S7768 [29SE]

Safety: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), H5262 [30JN]

Articles and editorials

Amistad Is Sailing Back to Where Its Story Began, E502 [25MR]

Reasoned Debate Needed To Amend Energy Legislation, H6505 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorize for construction of Navy vessels and for loan guarantees for commercial vessels (see H.R. 5035), H2639 [15AP]

Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in a capital project are produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 5791), H5818 [20JY]

Chicago, IL: deauthorize a portion of the Chicago Harbor navigation project under the jurisdiction of the Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 6023), H6569 [30JY]

Coast Guard: anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (see H. Res. 1062), H555 [3FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), concur in Senate amendment (see H. Res. 1665), H7154 (see H. Res. 1665), H7212 [28SE]

———make technical corrections to authorization legislation (see H.R. 6516), H8291 [13DE]

Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (see H.R. 5503), H4386 [10JN]

Death on the High Seas Act: allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses (see S. 3463), S4658 [8JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: expeditiously issue special use permits regarding use of houseboats on Laurel Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky (see S. 4002), S8396 [2DE]

Dept. of Defense: reduce deficits and Government spending through elimination of wasteful defense subsidies and programs (see H.R. 5784), H5818 [20JY]

———require study and report on feasibility and potential of establishing a deep water sea port in the Arctic to protect and advance strategic U.S. interests (see H.R. 4576), H471 [2FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide for a land exchange with the South Carolina State Ports Authority (see S. 17), S7786 [29SE]

Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H5676 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: reform the Minerals Management Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), H4677 [22JN]

———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control systems and improve oil spill response and removal technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), H3483 [13MY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize certain maritime programs (see S. 3566), S5744 [12JY]

Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (see H. Res. 1022), H266 [20JA]

Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (see H.R. 6167), H6879 [22SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (see S. 3372), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5301), H3482 [13MY]

Finn, John W.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 1505), H5503 [1JY]

Fish and fishing: allow fishermen who hold capital construction fund accounts to make a penalty-free withdrawal from such accounts without requiring reinvestment in the fishing industry (see S. 3276), S2758 [28AP]

———provide for the replacement or rebuilding of certain fishing vessels (see S. 4014), S8599 [7DE]

Government regulations: ensure fairness in admiralty and maritime law (see S. 3755), S6884 [5AU]

Gulf of Mexico: amend Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages (see S. 3600), S5964 [15JY]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 3512), S5153 [18JN] (see H.R. 5585), H4779 [23JN]

Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (see H. Res. 1048), H423 [27JA]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal environmental impact statements for certain navigation projects (see H.R. 5621), H4905 [28JN]

Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force: promote recreational fishing and boating (see H. Res. 1282), H2799 [21AP]

Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1440), H4424 [14JN]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (see S. Res. 548), S4745 [9JN]

———support right of self-defense and peace processes, condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza and Iran's efforts to support future flotillas, and consider additional terrorist designations (see H. Res. 1599), H6572 [30JY]

Jones Act: repeal to allow foreign-flagged vessels to ship goods between waterborne ports of the U.S. (see S. 3525), S5319 [23JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn detainment of a South Korean fishing ship and the continued provocation by the North Korean military (see H. Res. 1608), H6627 [10AU]

Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (see S. Res. 525), S3716 [13MY] (see H. Res. 1382), H3702 [20MY]

National security: enhance homeland security in U.S. ports and waterways (see H.R. 5346), H3657 [19MY]

———provide for greater maritime transportation security (see S. 3639), S6200 [22JY]

National Waterways Conference (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1639), H6880 [22SE]

Natural gas: issue certificates of documentation authorizing certain vessels to engage in coastwise trade in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 6524), H8519 [15DE]

Navy: authorize transfer of a naval vessel to the Mackinac Island State Park Commission in Michigan (see H.R. 6446), H7614 [18NO]

———improve the littoral combat ship program (see H.R. 6494), H8030 [2DE]

———transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (see S. 3847), S7507 [27SE]

New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (see H. Res. 1132), H1027 [2MR]

Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage around North and South America and recognize importance of ocean and coastal conservation (see H. Res. 1519), H5617 [14JY]

Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine shipping in the Arctic including availability of aids to navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), H5711 [19JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. 5608), H4876 [25JN]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3603), S5964 [15JY]

———provide equitable means for ensuring that damages for physical and economic injuries caused by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), H5501 [1JY]

———recover damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels and pipelines, and require adequate response plans (see H.R. 5629), H4974 (see H.R. 5629), H5203 [29JN]

Power resources: require vessels used in drilling for oil or gas in ocean waters that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction to be properly documented (see H.R. 5613), H4905 [28JN]

Safety: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 289), H4871 [24JN]

Sagres (vessel): welcome Portuguese ship and crew to U.S. (see H. Res. 1393), H3823 [25MY]

Sports: congratulate BMW ORACLE Racing team for winning the thirty-third America's Cup (see S. Res. 424), S796 [25FE]

Transportation: improve national freight transportation system by leveraging investments and promoting partnerships that advance interstate and foreign commerce (see S. 3629), S6200 [22JY] (see H.R. 5976), H6405 (see H.R. 5976), H6456 [29JY]

———prevent imposition of unreasonable transportation terminal fees (see H.R. 6301), H7391 [29SE]

———provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]

U.N.: prohibit U.S. participation on the U.N. Human Rights Council and prohibit contributions for purposes of paying for investigation into efforts to break Israeli blockade of Gaza (see H.R. 5501), H4386 [10JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families (see H. Res. 1228), H2459 [25MR]

Citations

New Bedford, MA, Mayor's Professional Mariners Awards, E1120 [16JN]

Cost Estimates

Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations on Liability Act (H.R. 5503): CBO, E1392 [21JY]

Letters

Express condolences and support to Haitian citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of naval vessels for medical relief efforts: Representative Berman, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H680 [23FE]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H680 [23FE]

Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion in Gulf of Mexico: Benjamin D. Wilcox, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., H6504 [30JY]

———Bruce Vincent, Independent Petroleum Association of America, H6506 [30JY]

———Burt Adams, National Ocean Industries Association, H6504 [30JY]

———Dave Freudenthal, Governor of Wyoming, H6504 [30JY]

———Don G. Briggs, Louisiana Oil & Gas Co., H6505 [30JY]

———John A. Rathmell, Jr., Lockton Co., LLC, H6505 [30JY]

———John Lloyd, Lloyd & Partners, Ltd., H6506 [30JY]

———Paul King, Indecs Corp., H6507 [30JY]

———Robert P. Hartwig, Insurance Information Institute, H6506 [30JY]

———Senator LeMieux, S5169 [21JN]

———several Texas government officials, H6504 [30JY]

Honor life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H438 [2FE]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H438 [2FE]

Navy littoral combat ship program funding: Danielle Brian, Project on Government Oversight (organization), S10879 [21DE]

———Douglas W. Elmendorf, CBO, S10881 [21DE]

———Gary Roughead, Dept. of the Navy, S10879 [21DE]

———Senator McCain, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S10880 [21DE]

Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations on Liability Act: Representative Conyers, E1392 [21JY]

Tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families: Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H4919 [29JN]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H4918 [29JN]

Lists

Organizations supporting H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations on Liability Act, H5336 [1JY]

Memorandums

Oil Spill Response Vessels Capable of Skimming Oil Released From the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: J.A. Watson, Coast Guard, S5670 [30JN]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea: President Obama, S4883 [14JN], H4399 [14JN]

Remarks in House

American Sail Training Association: tribute (H. Res. 197), H2514-H2516 [14AP]

Amistad (Freedom Schooner): tribute to voyage to Cuba to commemorate Day of Remembrance for the victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, E496, E502 [25MR]

Australia: tribute to rescue of teenage American sailor Abby Sunderland, E1103 [15JN]

Bremerton, WA: tribute to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintance Facility for hiring veterans and wounded warriors, E1922 [16NO]

Buy American Act: eliminate certain waivers to strengthen requirement that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in a capital project are produced in the U.S. (H.R. 5791), H5899, H5900 [21JY], H6263-H6270 [28JY], H6741 [15SE]

Capodanno, Vincent R.: name a Navy combat vessel in honor, H3998 [27MY]

Castro, Fidel: remarks regarding Israel and outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4600 [17JN]

China: ongoing maritime conflict in the South China Sea, H6139 [27JY]

Coast Guard: anniversary of Clearwater, FL, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-1, E881 [19MY]

———anniversary of Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria (H. Res. 1062), H2517-H2519 [14AP]

———anniversary of Ocean City, NJ, Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81, E952 [26MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1665), H7102-H7142 [28SE], E1789, E1795 [29SE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), earmark declaration, E458 [23MR]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), Senate amendment, H7383, H7384 [29SE]

———development of a security plan to allow safe passage of tankers carrying liquefied natural gas from Yemen through U.S. ports, H5298 [30JN]

———make technical corrections to authorization legislation (H.R. 6516), H8328, H8329 [14DE]

———tribute to crew of U.S.C.G.C. Mohawk for response to aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, H454 [2FE]

———tribute to U.S.C.G.C. Ingham Memorial Museum, H529 [3FE]

Courts: revise laws on liability in certain civil actions arising from maritime incidents (H.R. 5503), H4579 [16JN], H5330-H5336, H5492 [1JY], H5914 [21JY], H6497 [30JY]

Cuba: anniversary of tugboat massacre, H5523 [13JY]

Dept. of Defense: decision to reallocate proposed European land-based missile defense system to ship-based system in North and Mediterranean Seas, H7748 [30NO]

———establish monitoring and evaluation metrics for Combined Joint Task Force—Horn of Africa activities, H4053 [27MY]

———Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Capital Improvement Program funding, H6209 [28JY]

———transfer authority of Port of Guam Improvement Operation Fund operation and maintenance funding, H5404 [1JY], H6066 [27JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct pilot program to deploy mobile biometric identification equipment on maritime vessels for immigration enforcement (H.R. 1148), H6655 [14SE]

Dept. of the Interior: reform the Minerals Management Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (H.R. 5572), H4784 [24JN]

Electric Boat Corp.: tribute to expansion of Groton, CT, operations, H4782 [24JN]

Evers, Medgar: honor life and sacrifice and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor (H. Res. 1022), H437-H440 [2FE], E146 [3FE], E248 [25FE]

Fame (vessel): tribute to restoration and preservation, E1285 [1JY]

Federal Maritime Commission: maintain an Office of Dispute Resolution and Customer Advocate (H.R. 6167), E1704 [22SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (H.R. 5301), H5743-H5746 [20JY], E1388 [21JY]

———extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (S. 3372), H6428, H6429 [29JY]

Fish and fishing: authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector (S. 1609), H8302-H8304 [14DE]

Franklin (U.S.S.): tribute to World War II veterans, E2227 [21DE]

Gravely (U.S.S.): commissioning, E1949 [17NO]

Gulf of Mexico: waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H4375 [10JN], H4586-H4589, H4591, H4593 [16JN], H4629, H4630 [17JN], H4671 [22JN], H5961 [22JY]

Haiti: express condolences and support to citizens in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts (H. Res. 1048), H679-H683 [23FE], E210 [23FE], E226 [24FE], E291 [3MR]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal environmental impact statements for certain navigation projects (H.R. 5621), E1220 [28JN]

Harris County, TX: ferry landings refurbishment funding, H6324 [29JY]

Iran: negotiate an ``Incidents at Sea Agreement'', H3899 [27MY]

Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4230, H4240-H4242 [8JN], H4252, H4302, H4303, H4305, H4306-H4314 [9JN], H4334, H4335, H4367, H4372, H4378 [10JN], H4389 [14JN], H4483 [15JN], H4570, H4577, H4593, H4594 [16JN], H4601 [17JN], H5299 [30JN], E1023 [8JN], E1052 [9JN], E1065, E1068, E1070, E1073 [10JN], E1091 [14JN], E1099, E1104 [15JN], E1148 [17JN], E1157 [22JN]

Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (H. Res. 1382), H3712-H3714 [24MY], E925, E927 [25MY], E952 [26MY], E983, E988 [28MY], E1208 [24JN]

Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club Inc.: anniversary, E1190 [24JN]

Liberty (U.S.S.): tribute (H. Res. 1132), E1337 [15JY]

Missouri (U.S.S.): commissioning, E1503 [30JY]

National Association of State Boating Law Administrators: anniversary, E1480 [29JY]

National Waterways Conference (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1639), H7090-H7092 [28SE]

Navy: improve the littoral combat ship program (H.R. 6494), H8359-H8362 [15DE]

———transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 3847), H7040-H7043 [28SE]

———Virginia-class submarine program funding, H4074 [27MY]

New Bedford, MA: tribute to Professional Mariners Award recipients, E1120 [16JN]

New Haven, CT: tribute to Freedom Schooner Amistad, E1804 [29SE]

New Mexico (U.S.S.): tribute (H. Res. 1132), H3096, H3097 [4MY]

Northrop Grumman Corp.: proposed closure of Avondale Shipyards, H6287 [29JY]

Occoquan, VA: tribute to Sea Scout Ship 7916, E493 [25MR]

Ocean Watch (vessel): tribute to crew for voyage around North and South America and recognize importance of ocean and coastal conservation, H5593 [14JY]

Oceans: authorize funds to acquire hydrographic data and provide services specific to the Arctic for safe navigation, delineate U.S. extended continental shelf, and monitor coastal changes (H.R. 2864), H5516, H5517 [13JY], E1415 [22JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response plans (H.R. 5608), E1211 [25JN]

Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that damages for physical and economic injuries caused by oil spills are efficiently secured (H.R. 5676), H5492 [1JY], H6508 [30JY]

———recover damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels and pipelines, and require adequate response plans (H.R. 5629), H5664 [15JY], E1244 [30JN]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Caderock Division—Ship Systems Engineering Station, E1938 [17NO]

Safety: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), Senate amendment, H5262-H5267 [30JN]

———establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 289), H5267 [30JN]

St. Mary's College of Maryland: tribute to sailing team, E1035 [8JN]

Transportation: authorize and sanction programs for residential and commuter toll, user fee, and fare discounts by States, municipalities, other localities, as well as all related agencies and departments (H.R. 3960), H7142, H7143 [28SE]

U.S.S. McCawley Survivors Association: anniversary, E1254 [30JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families (H. Res. 1228), H4918, H4919 [29JN], E1297 [13JY]

Remarks in Senate

American Sail Training Association: tribute (S. Res. 158), S1409 [10MR]

Belle Isle, MI: anniversary of Dossin Great Lakes Museum, S3406 [7MY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), S3431, S3432 [7MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), House amendment, S7718, S7730 [29SE]

———make technical corrections to authorization legislation (H.R. 6516), S10308 [15DE]

———tribute to crew of U.S.C.G.C. Oak for response to aftermath of earthquake in Haiti, S390 [1FE]

Death on the High Seas Act: allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses, S6510 [29JY]

———allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses (S. 3463), S4659 [8JN], S8683-S8685 [9DE]

———allow families of those killed on the high seas to receive fair compensation for pecuniary and nonpecuniary losses (S. 3463), unanimous-consent request, S8683 [9DE]

Dept. of Defense: viability of nuclear weapons triad strategy, S10790 [20DE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish loan guarantee program for qualified shipyards to maintain shipbuilding capability, S1012 [3MR], S1443 [11MR]

Dewey (U.S.S.): commissioning, S1747 [18MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (S. 3372), S5867 [14JY]

Fish and fishing: allow fishermen who hold capital construction fund accounts to make a penalty-free withdrawal from such accounts without requiring reinvestment in the fishing industry (S. 3276), S2762 [28AP]

———authorize a single fisheries cooperative for the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands longline catcher processor subsector (S. 1609), S8105 [18NO]

———provide for the replacement or rebuilding of certain fishing vessels (S. 4014), S8600 [7DE]

Florida: address harbor dredging projects to ensure ability to accomodate post-Panamax ships, S1218 [5MR]

Gulf of Mexico: Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion, S5505 [29JN], S5669-S5671 [30JN]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S5069, S5095 [17JN], S5169-S5171 [21JN], S5513 [29JN], S5670 [30JN]

Israel: support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, S5242 [22JN]

———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas (S. Res. 548), S5409, S5410 [24JN], S5495 [28JN]

Jones Act: repeal to allow foreign-flagged vessels to ship goods between waterborne ports of the U.S. (S. 3525), S5322 [23JN]

Korea, Republic of: express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Government in aftermath of the tragic incident (S. Res. 525), S3766 [13MY]

National Association of State Boating Law Administrators: anniversary, S6243 [26JY]

Natural gas: safety and security of liquefied natural gas facilities, S3432 [7MY]

Navy: littoral combat ship program funding, S10867, S10878, S10891 [21DE]

———transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (S. 3847), S7560 [27SE]

Newport, RI: tribute to America's Cup Hall of Fame inductees, S7130 [15SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response plans, S6286 [27JY]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (S. 3603), S5970 [15JY]

———require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls (S. 685), S7764-S7769 [29SE]

Safety: establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), S4865, S4866 [10JN]

———establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels (H.R. 3360), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 289), S5750 [12JY]

Sea Bags, Inc.: tribute, S2799 [29AP]

SeaArk Marine, Inc.: Monticello-Drew County, AR, Chamber of Commerce and Monticello, AR, Economic Development Commission Industry of the Year award recipient, S435 [2FE]

U.S.-Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START): limit deployment of nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles, S10906-S10909 [21DE]

Washburn & Doughty Associates, Inc.: tribute, S2113 [25MR]

Reports filed

American Communities' Right to Public Information Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1274) (S. Rept. 111-387), S11036 [22DE]

Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria Anniversary: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 1062) (H. Rept. 111-446), H1743 [19MR]

Coral Reef Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2859) (S. Rept. 111-349), S7965 [17NO]

Dept. of the Interior Land Grant Patent Modification Issued to Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1651) (S. Rept. 111-309), S7506 [27SE]

Dept. of Transportation Maritime Programs Authorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3566), S10514 [17DE]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3566) (S. Rept. 111-382), S10929 [21DE]

Ensure That Prohibition on Disclosure of Maritime Transportation Security Information Is Not Used Inappropriately To Shield Other Information From Public Disclosure: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1274), S10513 [17DE]

Extend EPA and States Prohibition From Requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act Permits for Discharges From Vessels Incidental to Normal Operation: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3372) (S. Rept. 111-209), S5153 [18JN]

Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111-539), H5674 [15JY]

Hydrographic Data Acquisition Funds and Provide Services Specific to Arctic for Safe Navigation, Delineate Extended Continental Shelf, and Monitor Coastal Changes: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2864)0 (H. Rept. 111-532), H5545 [13JY]

International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2870), S10513 [17DE]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2870) (S. Rept. 111-388), S11037 [22DE]

Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1609) (S. Rept. 111-250), S6881 [5AU]

Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111-567), H6162 [27JY]

Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations on Liability Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5503) (H. Rept. 111-521), H5302 [30JN]

Tribute to American Sail Training Association: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 111-460), H2502 [13AP]

Statements

Dept. of Transportation Loan Guarantee Program for Qualified Shipyards To Maintain Shipbuilding Capability: Senator Specter, S1444 [11MR]

Summaries

Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act (H.R. 5629): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1245 [30JN]

Tables

Dept. of State chart on Deepwater Horizon oil spill response—international offers of assistance from governments and international bodies, S5236-S5239 [22JN]

Florida National Incident Command daily situation update, S5068 [17JN], S5234 [22JN]

Florida response to the Deepwater Horizon incident by county, S5067 [17JN], S5170 [21JN], S5233 [22JN]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3360, Cruise Vessels Security and Safety Act, S4866 [10JN]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3619, Coast Guard appropriations, S3431 [7MY], S7718 [29SE], H7148, H7205 [28SE]

Pay-as-you-go effects of S. 685, Oil Spill Prevention Act, S7769 [29SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 289, technical corrections to H.R. 3360, Cruise Vessels Security and Safety Act, H5267 [30JN]

H. Res. 197, tribute to American Sail Training Association, H2514 [14AP]

H. Res. 1022, honor life and sacrifice of Medgar Evers and congratulate the Navy for naming a supply ship in honor, H437 [2FE]

H. Res. 1048, express condolences and support to citizens of Haiti in aftermath of earthquake, support relief efforts, and commend crews of USNS Comfort and other naval vessels for medical relief efforts, H679 [23FE]

H. Res. 1062, Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria anniversary, H2517 [14AP]

H. Res. 1132, tribute to U.S.S. New Mexico, H3096 [4MY]

H. Res. 1228, tribute to Seawolves of Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three and their families, H4918 [29JN]

H. Res. 1382, express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Republic of Korea Government in aftermath of the tragic incident, H3712 [24MY]

H. Res. 1639, National Waterways Conference (organization) anniversary, H7090 [28SE]

H. Res. 1665, concur in Senate amendment to H.R. 3619, Coast Guard appropriations, H7102-H7138 [28SE]

H.R. 2864, hydrographic data acquisition funds authorization and provide services specific to the Arctic for safe navigation, delineate U.S. extended continental shelf, and monitor coastal changes, H5516 [13JY]

H.R. 3619, Coast Guard appropriations, H7383 [29SE]

H.R. 3960, Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act, H7142 [28SE]

H.R. 5301, extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges from ships and vessels incidental to normal operation, H5743-H5745 [20JY]

H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured From Limitations on Liability Act, H5330 [1JY]

H.R. 6494, Navy littoral combat ship program improvement, H8359 [15DE]

H.R. 6516, Coast Guard authorization legislation technical corrections, H8328 [14DE]

S. 685, Oil Spill Prevention Act, S7764-S7768 [29SE]

S. 1609, Longline Catcher Processor Subsector Single Fishery Cooperative Act, S8105 [18NO], H8302 [14DE]

S. 3276, allow fishermen who hold capital construction fund accounts to make a penalty-free withdrawal from such accounts without requiring reinvestment in the fishing industry, S2763 [28AP]

S. 3372, extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges from ships and vessels incidental to normal operation, S5867 [14JY]

S. 3372, extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges from ships and vessels incidental to normal operation of vessels, H6428 [29JY]

S. 3463, Survivors Equality Act, S4660 [8JN]

S. 3603, Oil Spill Technology and Research Act, S5971 [15JY]

S. 3847, Security Cooperation Act, S7560-S7562 [27SE], H7041 [28SE]

S. 4014, replacement or rebuilding of certain fishing vessels, S8600 [7DE]

S. Res. 158, tribute to American Sail Training Association, S1409 [10MR]

S. Res. 424, congratulate BMW ORACLE Racing team for winning the thirty-third America's Cup, S801 [25FE]

S. Res. 525, express sympathy to families of those killed in sinking of Cheonan (vessel) and solidarity with the Republic of Korea Government in aftermath of the tragic incident, S3721, S3766 [13MY]

S. Res. 548, support Israel's right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, Hamas' rejection of Middle East peace processes, and Iran's support of Hamas, S4752 [9JN], S5495 [28JN]