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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Apr 30, 2003
Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard, upon the decommissioning of the Coast Guard Cutter Bramble, to convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to such vessel to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (the recipient), Port Huron, Michigan, if the recipient meets specified conditions. Includes among such conditions that it: (1) use the vessel for purposes of education and historical display; and (2) hold the Government harmless for claims arising from exposure to asbestos and other hazardous materials after the conveyance.
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Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D–MI
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5609)
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