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]

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.

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Title

Duck Boat Safety Act

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2019-05-17HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2019-05-16HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2019-05-16HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E612)
2019-05-16HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB1031 (Related) 2020-12-14 - Held at the desk.

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