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H.R. 6175 (115th)

Maritime Safety Act of 2018

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 June 2018

Last action

13 November 2018 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.

Sponsors

Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Transport

Summary

Maritime Safety Act of 2018 This bill addresses the following to enhance maritime safety: (1) domestic vessel compliance with applicable vessels and seamen requirements, (2) safety management systems, (3) equipment requirements, (4) voyage data recorder requirements, (5) survival and locating equipment, (6) training of Coast Guard personnel, (7) flag-state guidance and supplements for documented freight vessels, (8) marine safety strategy and marine safety implementation status, (9) oversight of recognized organizations that act of behalf of the Coast Guard, and (10) timely weather forecasts. The major marine casualty property damage threshold is increased to $2 million.

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Timeline

  1. 21 June 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 June 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 June 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 June 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 June 2018

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 June 2018

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 June 2018

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 November 2018

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 13 November 2018

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019.

    Source: Committee

  10. 13 November 2018

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019.

    Source: Committee

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