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To provide for the transfer of the decommissioned destroyer ex-U.S.S. Forrest Sherman (DD-931) to the USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization under the laws of the State of Maryland.

To provide for the transfer of the decommissioned destroyer ex-U.S.S. Forrest Sherman (DD-931) to the USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization under the laws of the State of Maryland.

Introduced Feb 17, 2005

Latest action (Mar 17, 2005) Referred to the Subcommittee on Projection Forces.

Referred to
Projection Forces Subcommittee Armed Services Committee
Policy area
Private Legislation
Legislative subjects (1)
Ships

Summary

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer the decommissioned destroyer ex-U.S.S. Forrest Sherman (DD-931) to the USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization incorporated under Maryland law. The transfer is contingent upon the foundation submitting a satisfactory ship donation application. The transfer is to occur at no cost to the United States beyond the costs that would otherwise be incurred for dismantling and recycling the vessel. The Secretary of the Navy may impose additional terms and conditions on the transfer as deemed appropriate.

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Sponsor (1)

Actions (4)
  1. Mar 17, 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Projection Forces. · house
  2. Mar 17, 2005 Executive Comment Requested from DOD. · house
  3. Feb 17, 2005 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. · house
  4. Feb 17, 2005 Introduced in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 17, 2005

Mr. Gilchrest introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services

A BILL

To provide for the transfer of the decommissioned destroyer ex-U.S.S. Forrest Sherman (DD-931) to the USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization under the laws of the State of Maryland.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. TRANSFER OF EX-U.S.S. FORREST SHERMAN.

(a) Transfer.—The Secretary of the Navy shall transfer the decommissioned destroyer ex-U.S.S. Forrest Sherman (DD-931) to the USS Forrest Sherman DD-931 Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization under the laws of the State of Maryland, upon receipt of a ship donation application for the transfer of that vessel to that foundation that is satisfactory to the Secretary.

(b) Costs of Transfer.—The transfer of that vessel under subsection (a) in accordance with this section shall be made at no cost to the United States (beyond the cost that the would otherwise be incurred by the United States for dismantling and recycling of the vessel).

(c) Applicable Law.—The transfer under this section is subject to subsection (b) of section 7306 of title 10, United States Code. Subsection (d) of that section is hereby waived with respect to such transfer.

(d) Additional Terms and Conditions.—The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the transfer under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate. <all>

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