US HB8471 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: Introduced on October 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-02 - 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

Establishes a Maritime Task Force to address the health and safety of passengers, crew, and associated workers, logistical issues relating to the continuation of maritime travel, and the resumption of cruise operations in United States waters during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The task force must consist of members from several federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Department of Transportation. It must work together with input from private sector stakeholders to develop a plan about policies and procedures that need to be adopted for the safe resumption of the cruise line industry during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Title

Set Sail Safely Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-10-02HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
2020-10-01HouseReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2020-10-01HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB4592 (Related) 2020-09-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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