US HB2799 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 16 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Directs the U.S. Coast Guard to implement regulations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels. Operators of amphibious passenger vessels are required to provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. The bill sets forth requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations.
Title
Duck Boat Safety Act
Sponsors
Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-05-17 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. |
2019-05-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
2019-05-16 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E612) |
2019-05-16 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1031 (Related) 2020-12-14 - Held at the desk.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Coast guard
Department of Homeland Security
Floods and storm protection
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
Coast guard
Department of Homeland Security
Floods and storm protection
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2799/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2799/BILLS-116hr2799ih.pdf |