Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 101(no source). A definition of “agency” is added to avoid having to repeat the substance of the definition at various places in the revised title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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of 2023 Amendment Pub. L. 118–7, § 1, June 30, 2023, 137 Stat. 52, provided that: “This Act [amending
section 51509 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Changing Age-Determined Eligibility To Student Incentive Payments Act’ or the ‘CADETS Act’.”
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of 2022 Amendment Pub. L. 117–146, § 1, June 16, 2022, 136 Stat. 1272, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022’.”
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of 2021 Amendment Pub. L. 117–14, § 1, May 24, 2021, 135 Stat. 273, provided that: “This Act [enacting
section 3510 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Alaska Tourism Restoration Act’.”
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of 2019 Amendment Pub. L. 116–92, div. C, title XXXV, § 3514(a), Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1980, provided that: “This section [amending
section 50302 of this title, enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 50302 of this title, and amending provisions set out as notes under
section 51318 of this title and
section 9620 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare] may be cited as the ‘Ports Improvement Act’.”
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of 2018 Amendment Pub. L. 115–265, § 1, Oct. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 3742, provided that: “This Act [enacting
section 6309 of this title, amending
section 2116, 3306, 3316, and 6101 of this title and
section 1952, 1954, and 1958 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section,
section 2101, 2116, 3201, 3203, 3306, 3315, and 3316 of this title,
section 1, 58, 88, and 93 of Title 14, Coast Guard, and
section 822 of Title 45, Railroads] may be cited as the ‘Save Our Seas Act of 2018’.” Pub. L. 115–265, title II, § 201, Oct. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 3744, provided that: “This title [enacting
section 6309 of this title, amending
section 2116, 3306, 3316, and 6101 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 2101, 2116, 3201, 3203, 3306, 3315, and 3316 of this title,
section 88 and
93 of Title 14, Coast Guard, and
section 822 of Title 45, Railroads] may be cited as the ‘Hamm Alert Maritime Safety Act of 2018’.” Pub. L. 115–254, div. J, § 1801, Oct. 5, 2018, 132 Stat. 3533, provided that: “This division [div. J (§§ 1801–1816) of Pub. L. 115–254, enacting
section 243 and
244 of Title 6, Domestic Security, amending sections
70101 to
70103, and 70112 of this title, and
section 921, 941, 945, and 983 of Title 6, repealing
section 70107A and
70116 of this title and
section 922 and
984 of Title 6, enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 70101, 70102, 70107A, and 70112 of this title, and amending provisions set out as a note under
section 70107A of this title] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Security Improvement Act of 2018’.”
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of 2012 Amendment Pub. L. 112–213, title V, § 501, Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1574, provided that: “This title [enacting
section 51705 of this title, amending
section 55305 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as a note under
section 51705 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Piracy Suppression Act of 2012’.”
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of 2010 Amendment Pub. L. 111–281, title VI, § 601, Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2959, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Safety Act of 2010’.” Pub. L. 111–207, § 1(a), July 27, 2010, 124 Stat. 2243, provided that: “This Act [enacting
section 3507 and
3508 of this title, amending
section 676 of Title 14, Coast Guard, and
section 355 of Title 37, Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services, enacting provisions set out as notes under
section 3507 of this title and
section 1828 of Title 16, Conservation, amending provisions set out as a note under
section 2720 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters, and repealing provisions set out as notes under
section 70101 of this title and
section 637 of Title 14] may be cited as the ‘Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010’.”
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of 2009 Amendment Pub. L. 111–83, title V, § 561(a), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2182, provided that: “This section [amending
section 70103 of this title and
section 114 and
40119 of Title 49, Transportation] may be cited as the ‘American Communities’ Right to Public Information Act’.”
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of 2003 Amendment Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXV, § 3501, Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1789, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Security Act of 2003’.”
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of 2002 Amendment Pub. L. 107–295, § 1(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2064, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002’.” Pub. L. 107–295, title II, § 201, Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2093, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Policy Improvement Act of 2002’.”
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of 1999 Amendment Pub. L. 106–65, div. C, title XXXVI, § 3601, Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 975, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Administration Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000’.”
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of 1998 Amendment Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title II, § 201, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–616, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘American Fisheries Act’.”
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of 1996 Amendment Pub. L. 104–324, title VI, § 601, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3927, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Coast Guard Regulatory Reform Act of 1996’.” Pub. L. 104–297, title III, § 301, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3615, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Fisheries Financing Act’.” Pub. L. 104–239, § 1, Oct. 8, 1996, 110 Stat. 3118, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Security Act of 1996’.”
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of 1993 Amendment Pub. L. 103–206, title V, § 501, Dec. 20, 1993, 107 Stat. 2439, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993’.”
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of 1992 Amendment Pub. L. 102–587, title V, § 5301, Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5081, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle C (§§ 5301–5305) of title V of Pub. L. 102–587, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Abandoned Barge Act of 1992’.”
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of 1990 Amendment Pub. L. 101–595, title VI, § 601, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2990, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Aleutian Trade Act of 1990’.”
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of 1988 Amendment Pub. L. 100–424, § 1, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1585, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988’.” Pub. L. 100–418, title X, § 10001, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1570, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 10001–10003) of title X of Pub. L. 100–418, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988’.” Pub. L. 100–239, § 1, Jan. 11, 1988, 101 Stat. 1778, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Anti-Reflagging Act of 1987’.”
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of 1986 Amendment Pub. L. 99–626, § 1, Nov. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 3504, provided that: “This act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Recreational Boating Safety Act of 1986’.”
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of 1984 Amendment Pub. L. 98–498, title II, § 210, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2303, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 210–214) of title II of Pub. L. 98–498, see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Safety Act of 1984’.” Pub. L. 98–364, title IV, § 401, July 17, 1984, 98 Stat. 445, provided that: “This title [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Act’.”
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of 1981 Amendment Pub. L. 97–31, § 1, Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 151, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Maritime Act of 1981’.”
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of 1976 Amendment Pub. L. 94–372, § 1, July 31, 1976, 90 Stat. 1042, provided: “That this Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Negotiated Shipbuilding Contracting Act of 1976’.”
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of 1970 Amendment Pub. L. 91–469, § 44, Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1039, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Merchant Marine Act of 1970’.”
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of 1936 AmendmentAct June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title IX, § 906, 49 Stat. 2016, as amended by Pub. L. 109–304, § 19, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1710, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the Merchant Marine Act, 1936.”