Maritime Lien Reform Act
This bill revises federal shipping laws governing maritime liability to prohibit: (1) maritime liens (liens on vessels) from being imposed on state or federal fishing permits, or (2) civil actions to enforce maritime liens on the permits. A fishing permit is not considered to be part of a vessel, so it does not pass with a vessel upon the vessel's sale or transfer.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-01-04 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. | House committee actions |
| 2017-01-03 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | House floor actions |
| 2017-01-03 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |