United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3969 (102nd)
Vessel Safe Navigation and Marine Environment Protection Act of 1991
Introduced
26 November 1991
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Status
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOT.
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26 August 2025
Summary
Vessel Safe Navigation and Marine Environment Protection Act of 1991 - Requires that certain vessels used for transporting oil or hazardous material, including towing vessels, have an integrated navigation system incorporating specified minimum elements. Requires all work to bring a U.S.-documented vessel into compliance to be performed in the United States using equipment manufactured in the United States. Sets forth penalties, including in rem liability. Allows injunctions and denial of entry.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 26 November 1991
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/house-bill/3969
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/102/hr/3969