HR 1961
113th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Fires
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation safety and security
To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.
Introduced: May 14, 2013
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18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 20, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 26, 2013
Received in the Senate.
Sep 25, 2013
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 89 (Roll no. 484). (text: CR H5810)
Sep 25, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5823-5824)
Sep 25, 2013
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 25, 2013
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1961.
Sep 25, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1961.
Sep 25, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5810-5815)
Sep 25, 2013
Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 25, 2013
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 89 (Roll no. 484).(text: CR H5810)
Jul 24, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
Jul 24, 2013
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-175.
Jul 18, 2013
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 18, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 18, 2013
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
May 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
May 14, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 14, 2013
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2013 | House · vote #484 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 280–89 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends federal shipping law to extend through October 31, 2028, the exemption of certain vessels from the requirement that U.S. passenger vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers be constructed of fire-retardant materials in order to be granted a certificate of inspection.
Continues to apply this exemption only to vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, which operate only within the Boundary Line (the dividing point between inland waters and high seas).
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.