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]
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.
Title
Set Sail Safely Act
Sponsors
Rep. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon [R-PR] | Rep. Donna Shalala [D-FL] | Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX] |
Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell [D-FL] | Rep. John Rutherford [R-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-10-02 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. |
2020-10-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
2020-10-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB4592 (Related) 2020-09-16 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marine and inland water transportation
Public-private cooperation
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Travel and tourism
Worker safety and health
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Marine and inland water transportation
Public-private cooperation
Transportation and public works
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Travel and tourism
Worker safety and health
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8471/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8471/BILLS-116hr8471ih.pdf |