Public Law 112-213 · H.R. 2838 · Became law

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012

Official title: “To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2013 through 2014, and for other purposes.”

Earlier name of the bill: “Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012”.

House: voice vote · Senate: voice vote
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The House passed it by voice vote on December 5, 2012. A voice vote records no individual votes. The House agreed by adopting H.Res. 825.

The Senate passed it by voice vote on December 12, 2012. A voice vote records no individual votes.

It became law on December 20, 2012.

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