HR 7256
115th Congress
House
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Floods and storm protection
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation safety and security
To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes.
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 12, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 11, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 11, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1642-1643)
Dec 11, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This bill directs the Coast Guard to prescribe regulations to require operators of amphibious passenger vessels to provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. The bill sets forth interim requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations.
The bill prohibits vessels whose configuration or operation does not comply with the regulations or interim requirements from operating on U.S. waterways.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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