H.R. 632 · 117th Congress
Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Don Young
- Introduced
- 2021-01-28
- Latest action
- 2021-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Summary
Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2021
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.