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S. 588 (111th)

Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 March 2009

Last action

8 September 2009 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

Sponsors

Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Rockefeller, John D., IV [D-WV], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]

Subjects

Environment, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Transport

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Summary

Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009 - Sets forth cruise vessel security and safety requirements concerning: (1) vessel design and construction; (2) crew access to passenger staterooms; (3) log book entry and reporting of deaths, missing individuals, and alleged crimes; (4) a database of crewmembers terminated due to commission of a crime; (5) maintenance of rape kits on board; (6) crime scene investigation training and certification for vessel crewmembers; (7) video surveillance to monitor crime; and (8) posting of certain safety information. Sets forth penalties for violations of this Act. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to revise the authority of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (Secretary) to dispatch Coast Guard personnel on vessels to deter or respond to terrorism or transportation security incidents. Authorizes use of such personnel to act as: (1) environmental observers to monitor compliance with federal laws regarding the discharge of waste into U.S. waters; and (2) public safety officers to assist vessel passengers and crew with reporting and investigation of crimes, securing of suspects, and collection of crime evidence. Directs the Secretary to study and report to Congress on the security needs of a passenger vessel depending on the number of passengers on the vessel, with recommendations for security improvements. Amends the Death on the High Seas Act to extend from 3 to 12 miles from the U.S. shore the high seas jurisdiction wherein a death by a wrongful act, neglect, or default of a person or vessel will allow the personal representative of the decedent to bring a civil action in admiralty.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 July 2009

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 8 September 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 156.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 8 September 2009

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-72.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 September 2009

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-72.

    Source: Committee

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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