FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearings on Congressional Oversight of Maritime Administration Funding (1967)

Original title: Future authorization of funds for the Maritime Administration: hearings before the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the Committee on Commerce, Ninetieth Congress, first session, on S. 340, to amend section 209 of the Merchant marine act, 1936, so as to require future authorization of funds for certain programs of the maritime administration. July 27 and 28, 1967.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a requirement for Congress to explicitly authorize Maritime Administration funding, changing how the agency secures its annual budget.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Maritime Administration

The agency must comply with new congressional authorization requirements for its programs if the bill passes.

Congress

Legislators gain increased oversight authority over the Maritime Administration's budget and programs.

What changed

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Summary

This document records the 1967 congressional hearings regarding S. 340, a bill proposed to require specific legislative authorization for Maritime Administration programs. The bill sought to amend the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to ensure that funding for these programs must be approved by Congress in the future.

Key Facts

S. 340 proposes an amendment to section 209 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.
The primary purpose of the bill is to mandate that Maritime Administration programs receive specific congressional authorization for funding.
Hearings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries during the Ninetieth Congress.
The hearings took place over two days: July 27 and July 28, 1967.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of S. 340?

The bill aims to require that the Maritime Administration obtain specific congressional authorization for its programs before receiving funding.

Which law is being changed?

The bill amends section 209 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes a requirement for Congress to explicitly authorize Maritime Administration funding, changing how the agency secures its annual budget.

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Increased Congressional Oversight

The bill reflects a shift toward requiring explicit legislative approval for agency programs rather than relying on standing authorizations.

Maritime Administration S. 340

Connected Entities

otherMerchant Marine Act, 1936“The existing law being amended by S. 340.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries“The congressional body conducting the hearings.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Commerce“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →

organizationMaritime Administration“The federal agency subject to the proposed funding authorization changes.”Map →

Sources

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