Considers. S. 1956, to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to allow subsidized vessels to forego subsidy repayments if a majority of its miles are logged between Alaska and British Columbia. S. 2618, to authorize Commerce Dept to acquire older merchant marine vessels to be refurbished in exchange for more modern vessels. S. 3018, to authorize the Maritime Administration to advance mortgage payments on behalf of vessels insured under Federal mortgage guarantee programs. S. 3188, to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1920 to prohibit Canadian vessels from transporting merchandise between the continental U.S. and Alaska. S. 3189, to allow only ships rebuilt entirely in the U.S. to engage in coast-to-coast trade.

Considers (79) S. 292.