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H.R. 5055 102nd Congress House

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1992

Official title: To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for Fiscal Year 1993, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 5, 1992 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 1992
Text of Measure Incorporated in H.R.5617 (Title V).
Jun 24, 1992
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Jun 22, 1992
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 5055.
Jun 22, 1992
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 22, 1992
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 304 - 22 (Roll no. 207).
Jun 22, 1992
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Jun 22, 1992
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 22, 1992
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5055.
Jun 22, 1992
GENERAL DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 482, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.
Jun 22, 1992
The Speaker designated the Honorable George (Buddy) Darden to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 22, 1992
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 482 and Rule XXIII.
Jun 22, 1992
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5055 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with section 302(f) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
Jun 22, 1992
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 482.
Jun 22, 1992
Rule H. Res. 482 passed House.
Jun 15, 1992
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 326.
Jun 15, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 102-564.
Jun 11, 1992
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 482 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5055 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with section 302(f) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries now printed in the bill. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments.
Jun 5, 1992
Executive Comment Received from DOT.
Jun 4, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 4, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
May 6, 1992
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
May 6, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
May 6, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
May 5, 1992
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
May 5, 1992
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 22, 1992 House · vote #207 On Passage Passed 304–22 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 5

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

5 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 630 – Amendment requires the Coast Guard to award contracts to domestic firms, which under competitive procedures w… Agreed to Jun 22, 1992
HAMDT 629 Hoyer, Steny H. Amendment limits the time during which the Coast Guard is permitted to open for boat traffic the drawbridge o… Agreed to Jun 22, 1992
HAMDT 628 – Amendment prohibits the Coast Guard from issuing citations to recreational boat owners for not displaying cur… Agreed to Jun 22, 1992
HAMDT 627 – Amendment makes all domestically operating dredging vessels subject to the same documentation and ownership r… Agreed to Jun 22, 1992
HAMDT 626 – Amendment increases the highest attainable grade for the Coast Guard Band Director from Lieutenant Commander … Agreed to Jun 22, 1992
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 Latest action October 6, 1992

Text of Measure Incorporated in H.R.5617 (Title V).

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1992 - Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for: (1) operation and maintenance; (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation; (4) retirement pay and benefits; (5) alteration or removal of bridges; and (6) environmental compliance and restoration.

Authorizes the Coast Guard end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and the average military training student loads.

Earmarks funds for specified purposes relating to Group Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; Traverse City, Michigan; Houston, Texas; Galveston, Texas; and Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

Declares specified bridges in Louisiana and Massachusetts to be unreasonable obstructions to navigation.

Title II: Boating Safety - Amends Federal law to create an increased civil penalty for subsequent offenses of operating a vessel while intoxicated.

Mandates reports to specified congressional committees regarding: (1) a plan to increase the availability of voluntary safe boating education to individuals under 17 years old; and (2) ways to enlarge the mission of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and to increase Auxiliary participation in Coast Guard activities.

Mandates a demonstration project in the Ninth Coast Guard District in conjunction with other appropriate Government agencies to increase coordination of enforcement of boating laws and regulations.

Title III: Miscellaneous - Amends Federal law relating to Coast Guard user fees to prohibit a fee or charge for the inspection of training ships operated by State maritime academies.

Subjects foreign vessels certified by countries with inspection laws similar to those of the United States to an inspection to ensure that the condition of the vessel is (currently, only the condition of the vessel's propulsion and lifesaving equipment are) as stated in its certificate.

Prohibits a foreign vessel (currently, a foreign or domestic vessel of more than a specified size) from departing from a U.S. port with passengers who embarked at that port if the vessel does not comply with the standards stated in the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

Mandates submission to specified congressional committees of a report on the application of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor technology to Coast Guard missions.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 482 Procedurally related Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5055) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year…
  • S 2702 Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1992
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