Omnibus Maritime Improvements Act of 2001

Summary

Omnibus Maritime Improvements Act of 2001 - Amends Federal law concerning Coast Guard housing authorities to double the amount of the total value in budget authority permitted for all contracts and investments undertaken using such authorities. Requires the use of U.S. vessels, as specified, for certain cable laying, vessel escort, and towing assistance. Requires the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the minimum standards necessary for the safe operation of all Coast Guard search and rescue center facilities. Permits the Secretary of Transportation to allow a person providing commercial VHF communications services to place commercial VHF communications equipment on Coast Guard owned or controlled property (including towers) subject to any terms agreed to by the parties. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Transportation for lower Columbia River marine, fire, oil, and toxic spill response communications, training, equipment, and program administration activities conducted by the Maritime Fire and Safety Association. Requires the Commandant of the Coast Guard to ensure that all Coast Guard personnel are equipped with adequate safety equipment, including survival suits, while performing search and rescue missions.

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• Committee Discharged House (text)

  Committee Discharged House · EN · 29 March 2002

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• Committee Discharged House (PDF)

  Committee Discharged House · EN · 29 March 2002

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• Reference Change House (text)

  Reference Change House · EN · 30 November 2001

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• Reference Change House (PDF)

  Reference Change House · EN · 30 November 2001

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 16 October 2001

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 16 October 2001

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 16 October 2001

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 July 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 12 July 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 July 2001

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