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R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Act of 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-513.

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R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Act of 1986 Became Public Law No: 99-513. Transportation and Public Works

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Summary

00 Introduced in Senate Apr 4, 2004

R.M.S. Titanic Maritime Memorial Act of 1986 - Commends the members of the joint international expedition which discovered the R.M.S. Titanic. Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to consult with interested nations for the development of international guidelines for research, exploration, and, if appropriate, salvage of the Titanic which: (1) are consistent with its historical and cultural significance; and (2) promote the safety of those involved in such operations. Directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Administrator, to negotiate an international agreement providing for: (1) the designation of the Titanic as an international maritime memorial; and (2) international research, exploration, and, if appropriate, salvage of the Titanic consistent with the international guidelines to be established. Sets forth reporting requirements for the Secretary and the Administrator. Expresses the sense of the Congress that, while limited research and exploration of the site should continue, no person should conduct research or exploration which physically alters, disturbs, or salvages the Titanic pending adoption of international guidelines or an international agreement. Provides that the United States does not, by enactment of this Act, assert sovereignty or exclusive right or jurisdiction over, or ownership of, any marine areas or the Titanic.

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Timeline

Oct 21, 1986

Signed by President.

Oct 21, 1986

Signed by President.

Oct 21, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-513.

Oct 21, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-513.

Oct 10, 1986

Measure Signed in Senate.

Oct 10, 1986

Presented to President.

Oct 10, 1986

Presented to President.

Oct 6, 1986

Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

Oct 6, 1986

Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

Oct 6, 1986

Passed House by Voice Vote.

Sep 24, 1986

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Sep 24, 1986

Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

Sep 11, 1986

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Lugar without amendment. Without written report.

Sep 11, 1986

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Lugar without amendment. Without written report.

Sep 11, 1986

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 894.

Sep 9, 1986

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Feb 5, 1986

Introduced in Senate

Feb 5, 1986

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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