legislation: 105-hr-3955
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| 105-hr-3955 | 105 | hr | 3955 | Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1998 | Transportation and Public Works | 1998-05-22 | 1998-06-03 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. | House | Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3] | IA | D | B000652 | 3 | Protection of Seamen Against Economic Reprisal Act of 1998 - Amends Federal shipping law to prohibit an owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel from discharging, temporarily removing, or in any manner discriminating against a seaman because he or she refuses to violate provisions governing shipping and seamen law. Authorizes a U.S. district court in which a seaman has brought an action for wrongful discharge or discrimination to award such seaman costs and reasonable attorney's fees. | 2025-08-21T16:13:35Z |