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
Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
May 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 16, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E612)
May 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Committees of jurisdiction
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