United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3786 (103rd)
Recreational Boating Safety Improvement Act of 1994
Introduced
3 February 1994
Last action
23 March 1994 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sponsors
Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]
Subjects
Transport
Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
Recreational Boating Safety Improvement Act of 1994 - Amends Federal boating safety law to prohibit a person from operating a recreational vessel under 26 feet in length unless each individual 12 years or younger wears a personal flotation device while on the vessel's deck. Declares that such prohibition shall not be construed to limit a State's authority to establish more stringent requirements for the wearing of personal flotation devices on recreational vessels. Sets forth a formula for the allocation of State recreational boating safety program funds based upon State adoption of laws prohibiting the operation of recreational vessels while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to submit to specified congressional committees a plan to increase reporting of vessel accidents to appropriate State law enforcement officials. Establishes penalties for violation of reporting requirements. Declares that any individual operating a recreational vessel in a negligent manner shall complete a boating safety course approved by the Secretary. Declares that any person operating a recreational vessel in violation of Federal shipping code recreational boating provisions may be ordered to complete a qualified recreational boating safety course.
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Timeline
3 February 1994
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Source: IntroReferral
3 February 1994
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E111)
Source: IntroReferral
3 February 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 February 1994
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 February 1994
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Source: Committee
7 February 1994
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Source: Committee
8 February 1994
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
8 February 1994
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
23 February 1994
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
23 February 1994
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
21 March 1994
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
21 March 1994
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
21 March 1994
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
21 March 1994
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
21 March 1994
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1607-1608)
Source: Floor
21 March 1994
Floor
Mr. Studds moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
21 March 1994
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-445.
Source: Committee
21 March 1994
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Source: Calendars
21 March 1994
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-445.
Source: Committee
23 March 1994
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Referred in Senate · 23 March 1994 · Download file
- Reported in House · 21 March 1994 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 21 March 1994 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 3 February 1994 · Download file
Documents
10 official files
Referred in Senate (text)
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 23 March 1994
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 23 March 1994
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 21 March 1994
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Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 21 March 1994
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 21 March 1994
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Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 21 March 1994
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 21 March 1994
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 1994
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Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 3 February 1994
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 February 1994
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Sponsors
- Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [R-LA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Laughlin, Greg [D-TX-14] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to ← Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1994
- related to ← Oceans Act of 1994
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/3786
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/hr/3786
- us · 103-hr-3786 · source updated 14 January 2025