1969 Senate Hearing on Proposed Maritime Program (S. 1915)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing represents the legislative process behind the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, which fundamentally altered federal subsidies and construction requirements for the U.S. commercial shipping industry.
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U.S. Merchant Marine industry
The industry is subject to the regulatory and subsidy changes proposed in the Merchant Marine Act amendments.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on October 23, 1969, by the Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Commerce.
- The primary subject of the hearing was S. 1915, a bill to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.
- The objective of the proposed legislation was to establish a new maritime program for the United States.
- The hearing took place during the first session of the Ninety-first Congress.
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Why It Matters
The hearing represents the legislative process behind the 1970 Merchant Marine Act, which fundamentally altered federal subsidies and construction requirements for the U.S. commercial shipping industry.
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Maritime Policy Reform
The hearing marks the legislative effort to modernize maritime policy that had been in place since 1936.
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