To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes.

Summary

This bill directs the Coast Guard to prescribe regulations to require operators of amphibious passenger vessels 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 interim requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations. The bill prohibits vessels whose configuration or operation does not comply with the regulations or interim requirements from operating on U.S. waterways.

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Timeline

1. 11 December 2018

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 December 2018

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1642-1643)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 December 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 December 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 12 December 2018

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 11 December 2018 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 December 2018

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 December 2018

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 December 2018

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Sponsors

• Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] · D · Sponsor
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