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H.R. 2443 (108th)

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 June 2003

Last action

9 August 2004 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-293.

Sponsors

Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]

Subjects

Defence, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Transport

Summary

Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2003 - Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 for the Coast Guard (CG). Sets forth authorized FY 2004 levels of CG active duty military personnel and average military training student loads. Revises specified requirements relating to CG management. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (PWSA) to authorize the Secretary of the Department in which the CG is operating (the CG Secretary) to prohibit the use on the bridge of vessels of certain electric and electronic devices that interfere with communications or navigation equipment, if the CG determines they pose a threat to the safety of vessels. Allows removal of the Inland Navigation Rules from Federal statutory law if the CG Secretary promulgates Inland Navigation Rules through a regulatory proceeding and such regulations become effective. Allows suspension as an alternative to the currently required revocation of a merchant mariner's credentials (MMC) in cases of dangerous drug convictions. Requires foreign flag vessels departing and returning to the same U.S. port, or returning to another port under U.S. jurisdiction, to comply with the International Safety Management Code when any part of the voyage occurs on the high seas. Increases maximum civil penalties for failure to comply with recreational vessel and associated equipment safety standards. Extends such penalties to wrongful labeling and failure to notify of a recall. Authorizes suspension or revocation of MMC if the mariner commits an act of incompetence whether or not the mariner is acting under the authority of the MMC at the time the act occurs. Adds security threat as a basis for which the Secretary may suspend or revoke an MMC. Authorizes the CG Secretary to prescribe maximum hours of service for individuals engaged on a towing vessel that is required to have a licensed operator under specified Federal law. Requires shipboard automatic identification systems to include electronic charts and related displays. Authorizes the CG to conduct examinations to ensure that a passenger vessel calling on a U.S. port complies with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, if a U.S. citizen passenger is aboard, and to prevent such vessel's departure in cases of noncompliance. Increases civil penalties for violations of certain Federal laws and regulations relating to bridges.

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Timeline

  1. 12 June 2003

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  2. 12 June 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  3. 12 June 2003

    Committee

    Subcommitte on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Held Hearing Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 22, 2003).

    Source: Committee

  4. 12 June 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 June 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 12 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  7. 12 June 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 25 June 2003

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 June 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 24 July 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 24 July 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-233.

    Source: Committee

  12. 24 July 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-233.

    Source: Committee

  13. 28 October 2003

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 416 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2443 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  14. 29 October 2003

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 416 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2443.

    Source: Floor

  16. 5 November 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 5 November 2003

    Passed

    On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 5 November 2003

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  19. 5 November 2003

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text: CR H10402-10409)

    Source: Floor

  20. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  21. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2443.

    Source: Floor

  22. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2443 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Bill is open to amendments.

    Source: Floor

  23. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Ose to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  24. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 416 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  25. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 416. (consideration: CR H10396-10424)

    Source: Floor

  26. 6 November 2003

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  27. 30 March 2004

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3387)

    Source: Floor

  28. 30 March 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  29. 30 March 2004

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  30. 30 March 2004

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  31. 30 March 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Senate insists on its amendments, asks for a conference, appoints conferees McCain; Stevens; Lott; Hutchison; Snowe; Hollings; Inouye; Breaux; Wyden.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 31 March 2004

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  33. 6 May 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for consideration of the House bill and the Senate amendments, and modifications committed to conference: Young (AK), Coble, Duncan, Hoekstra, LoBiondo, Simmons, Diaz-Balart, M., Oberstar, Filner, Bishop (NY), and Lampson.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  34. 6 May 2004

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  35. 6 May 2004

    Passed

    On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 6 May 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Filner motion to instruct conferees on H.R. 2443. The instructions contained within the motion seek to require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the language contained in section 415 of the House bill that requires foreign-flag vessels to have their vessel security plans approved by the United States Coast Guard before entering a port in the United States.

    Source: Floor

  37. 6 May 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Filner moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H2663-2666, H2679)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 6 May 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H2663-2666)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  39. 13 May 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  40. 13 May 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference committee actions: Conference held.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  41. 14 July 2004

    Passed

    Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  42. 14 July 2004

    Passed

    Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  43. 20 July 2004

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 730 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2443.

    Source: Floor

  44. 20 July 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report H. Rept. 108-617 filed. (text of conference report: CR H6022-6048)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  45. 20 July 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 108-617 filed.(text of conference report: CR H6022-6048)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 21 July 2004

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 730 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  47. 21 July 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and message on House action held at the desk in Senate.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  48. 21 July 2004

    Vote

    On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 425 - 1 (Roll no. 404).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  49. 21 July 2004

    Passed

    Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 21 July 2004

    Vote

    Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 425 - 1 (Roll no. 404).

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  51. 21 July 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    The House proceeded to consider the conference report H.Rept. 108-617 as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6495-6496)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  52. 21 July 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to H.R. 2443.

    Source: Floor

  53. 21 July 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    The previous question was ordered without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  54. 21 July 2004

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Young (AK) brought up conference report H. Rept. 108-617 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 730. (consideration: CR H6469-6475)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  55. 22 July 2004

    Passed

    Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent Vote. (consideration: CR S8624-8627)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  56. 22 July 2004

    Passed

    Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent Vote.(consideration: CR S8624-8627)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  57. 23 July 2004

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  58. 28 July 2004

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  59. 28 July 2004

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  60. 9 August 2004

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  61. 9 August 2004

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  62. 9 August 2004

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-293.

    Source: President

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