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HR 2799 116th Congress House Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory procedures Coast guard Department of Homeland Security Floods and storm protection Marine and inland water transportation Transportation safety and security

Duck Boat Safety Act

Introduced: May 16, 2019 Introduced by: Carson, André Democratic · Indiana See on congress.gov
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Became law
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
May 16, 2019
Introduced in House
May 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 16, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E612)
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Duck Boat Safety Act

This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to implement regulations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels.

Operators of amphibious passenger vessels are required 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 requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations.

What's happening now May 17, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1031 Related bill Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2799: Duck Boat Safety Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2799/
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"H.R. 2799: Duck Boat Safety Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2799/.
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H.R. 2799, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2799/.
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