Examines practices of Federal agencies in administering legislation requiring at least 50 percent of certain U.S. exports to be shipped in American flag merchant vessels.
Considers. H.R. 29 and related H.R. 3296, to amend the Merchant Marine Act to authorize appointments and nominations of territorial citizens to the Merchant Marine Academy.
Considers status of U.S. merchant marine and shipbuilding industry, and considers legislation to extend and revise shipbuilding construction differential subsidy programs.