# 85-s-534: An Act to amend section 702 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to authorize the construction, reconditioning, or remodeling of vessels under the provisions of such section in shipyards in the continental United States.

85-s-534, An Act to amend section 702 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to authorize the construction, reconditioning, or remodeling of vessels under the provisions of such section in shipyards in the continental United States., is a 85th Congress bill sponsored by unknown; status Became Public Law No. 85-191 (as of 2025-10-19).

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## Facts
- Bill: 85-s-534
- Congress: 85
- Title: An Act to amend section 702 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to authorize the construction, reconditioning, or remodeling of vessels under the provisions of such section in shipyards in the continental United States.
- Status: Became Public Law No. 85-191
- Introduced: 1957-01-10
- Sponsor: unknown
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: unknown
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-10-19

## Summary

An Act to amend section 702 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, in order to authorize the construction, reconditioning, or remodeling of vessels under the provisions of such section in shipyards in the continental United States.

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## Sources
- [85-s-534 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/85th-congress/senate-bill/534)

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