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HR 4686 101th Congress House

State Waterways Protection Act

Official title: To require that State-licensed pilot operate vessels carrying oil or hazardous material in certain bays.

Introduced: May 1, 1990 See on congress.gov
Transportation and Public Works CaliforniaCrime and Law EnforcementEnvironmental ProtectionFines (Penalties)
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LicensesMarine transportationMerchant seamenOil pollution controlTankersTransportation of hazardous substances
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 9, 1990
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
May 9, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
May 1, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
May 1, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 9, 1990

Executive Comment Requested from DOT.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State Waterways Protection Act - Amends Federal law to require that a self-propelled commercial vessel in or entering San Francisco Bay, California, to discharge or receive bulk crude oil or hazardous materials be under the direction and control of a pilot licensed under the laws of the State of the respective body of water. Sets forth criminal penalties for violations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 1, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4686: State Waterways Protection Act. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4686/
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"H.R. 4686: State Waterways Protection Act." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4686/.
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H.R. 4686, 101st Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-4686/.
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