Reps. Garamendi, Johnson Introduce Bill to Hold Foreign Vessel Owner Accountable for Baltimore Bridge Collapse
August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) introduced the "Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act" (H.R.9348) with U.S. Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA-04). A longtime leader on maritime issues in Congress, Garamendi was also elected as California's Insurance Commissioner from 1991 to 1995 and again from 2003 to 2007.
"If the foreign owners . . .
Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) introduced the "Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act" (H.R.9348) with U.S. Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA-04). A longtime leader on maritime issues in Congress, Garamendi was also elected as California's Insurance Commissioner from 1991 to 1995 and again from 2003 to 2007.
"If the foreign owners . . .