United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2443 (108th)
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004
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
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
12 June 2003
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
12 June 2003
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
12 June 2003
Committee
Subcommitte on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Held Hearing Prior to Introduction and Referral (May 22, 2003).
Source: Committee
12 June 2003
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Source: Committee
12 June 2003
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 2003
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 June 2003
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
25 June 2003
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
24 July 2003
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
Source: Calendars
24 July 2003
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-233.
Source: Committee
24 July 2003
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 108-233.
Source: Committee
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
29 October 2003
Passed
Rule H. Res. 416 passed House.
Source: Floor
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
5 November 2003
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
5 November 2003
Passed
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
5 November 2003
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
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
5 November 2003
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
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
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
5 November 2003
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Ose to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
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
5 November 2003
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 416. (consideration: CR H10396-10424)
Source: Floor
6 November 2003
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
30 March 2004
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3387)
Source: Floor
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
30 March 2004
Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
30 March 2004
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
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
31 March 2004
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
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
6 May 2004
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
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
6 May 2004
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Filner moved that the House instruct conferees. (consideration: CR H2663-2666, H2679)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
13 May 2004
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
13 May 2004
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
14 July 2004
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
14 July 2004
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
20 July 2004
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 108-617 filed. (text of conference report: CR H6022-6048)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 July 2004
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 108-617 filed.(text of conference report: CR H6022-6048)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 July 2004
Passed
Rule H. Res. 730 passed House.
Source: Floor
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
21 July 2004
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 425 - 1 (Roll no. 404).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 July 2004
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
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
21 July 2004
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report to H.R. 2443.
Source: Floor
21 July 2004
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
22 July 2004
Passed
Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent Vote. (consideration: CR S8624-8627)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
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
23 July 2004
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
28 July 2004
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
28 July 2004
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
9 August 2004
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
9 August 2004
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
9 August 2004
Became law
Became Public Law No: 108-293.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
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- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 30 March 2004 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 6 November 2003 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 5 November 2003 · Download file
- Reported in House · 24 July 2003 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 12 June 2003 · Download file
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Sponsors
- Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → To authorize the vessel STAD AMSTERDAM to carry certain persons who are not directly and substantially connected with the operation, navigation, ownership, or business of the vessel.
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2443) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2004, to amend various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
- related to → Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2443) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2004, to amend various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2003
- amends ← An amendment to add a new section providing for an area maritime transportation security plan for the port of Houston and the Houston ship channel.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in the Congressional Record to clarify the applicability of the Buy American Act with respect to the bill.
- amends ← An amendment to add a restriction on location regarding a museum established under the bill.
- amends ← An amendment to add a new section 101 to the bill.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to add a new section providing for a limitation on the use of funds to acquire engines for integrated deep water system.
- amends ← To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2004 and 2005 for the United States Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
- amends ← To amend the title.
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