United States · Law · HR
H.R. 2838 (112th)
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012
Introduced
2 September 2011
Last action
20 December 2012 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 112-213.
Sponsors
Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]
Subjects
Defence, Environment, Transport, Taxation, Aviation
Source updated
7 April 2025
Defence · Environment · Transport · Taxation · Aviation
Summary
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011 - Authorizes FY2012-FY2014 appropriations for the Coast Guard's: (1) operation and maintenance; (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of navigation aids, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, aircraft, and related equipment; (3) Reserve program; (4) environmental compliance and restoration of vessels, aircraft, and facilities; and (4) Commandant for research, development, test, and evaluation of technologies, materials, and human factors directly related to improving the performance of the Coast Guard's mission in search and rescue, aids to navigation, marine safety, marine environmental protection, enforcement of laws and treaties, ice operations, oceanographic research, and defense readiness. Authorizes, for each such fiscal year, end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 47,000 and specified average military training student loads. Requires that a policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence be prescribed for cadets and other Academy personnel. Prohibits the Secretary of the respective department in which the Coast Guard is operating from, subject to congressional reporting requirements, expending more than $1.5 million from amounts available for operating expenses for minor construction and improvement projects at any one location. Sets forth guidelines for public disclosure of aircraft accident investigation reports. Prohibits using accident investigators' opinions in civil and criminal proceedings or such reports as an admission of liability. Revises the acquisition workforce expedited hiring authority in the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 to: (1) authorize the Commandant to designate any category of specified acquisition workforce positions as positions for which there is a shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need, and (2) extend such authority to September 30, 2015. Repeals provisions concerning: (1) District Ombudsmen, (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) aids to air navigation, (3) floating ocean stations, (4) detail of Coast Guard members to assist foreign governments, (5) the Advisory Committee to the Academy, (6) history fellowships, and (7) acquisition awards for Coast Guard personnel. Establishes a class E felony and a civil penalty for knowingly and willingly operating a device that interferes with the broadcast or reception of a radio, microwave, or other signal (including a global positioning system) transmitted, retransmitted, or augmented by the Coast Guard for the purpose of maritime safety. Establishes the Committee on the Marine Transportation System to assess the adequacy of, and develop and coordinate policies among federal agencies for, the marine transportation system. Sets forth provisions concerning: (1) dockside examinations; (2) investigation of marine casualties; (3) claims for damages or expenses relating to personal injury, illness, or death of a seaman who is a citizen of a foreign nation; (4) maritime liens on fishing permits; (5) short sea transportation; and (6) the mission of the Maritime Administration. Authorizes FY2012-FY2015 appropriations for the Federal Maritime Commission.
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Timeline
2 September 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
2 September 2011
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: IntroReferral
2 September 2011
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 September 2011
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Source: Committee
8 September 2011
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
8 September 2011
Committee
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Source: Committee
8 September 2011
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
3 October 2011
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
Source: Calendars
3 October 2011
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-229.
Source: Committee
3 October 2011
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 112-229.
Source: Committee
3 November 2011
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 455 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2838 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print of H.R. 2838 dated October 21, 2011. All points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substiture made in order as original text are waived.
Source: Floor
4 November 2011
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 455 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
4 November 2011
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2838 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
4 November 2011
Passed
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
4 November 2011
Floor
Mr. LoBiondo moved that the Committee rise.
Source: Floor
4 November 2011
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 455. (consideration: CR H7344-7380)
Source: Floor
4 November 2011
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2838 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print of H.R. 2838 dated October 21, 2011. All points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text are waived.
Source: Floor
4 November 2011
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
4 November 2011
Passed
Rule H. Res. 455 passed House.
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2838.
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Passed
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 235 (Roll no. 841).
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7608)
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Floor
Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to recommit with instructions to Transportation. (consideration: CR H7607-7609; text: CR S7607)
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
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 11/4/2011 H7352-7362)
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7607)
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7604-7609)
Source: Floor
15 November 2011
Passed
ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that, during further consideration of H.R. 2838 in the Committee of the Whole pursuant to House Resolution 455, the amendment by Mr. Young (AK) at the desk be considered as though printed as the last amendment printed in House Report 112-267 and be debatable for 10 minutes. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
16 November 2011
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
22 September 2012
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 9/21/2012 S6673)
Source: Floor
22 September 2012
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
22 September 2012
Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
22 September 2012
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
24 September 2012
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
5 December 2012
Passed
House agreed to Senate amendments with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 825. (consideration: CR H6626-6640; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendment: CR H6626-6640)
Source: Floor
5 December 2012
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: House agreed to Senate amendments with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 825.(consideration: CR H6626-6640; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendment: CR H6626-6640)
Source: Floor
5 December 2012
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendments with an amendment pursuant to H. Res. 825.(consideration: CR H6626-6640; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendment: CR H6626-6640)
Source: NotUsed
6 December 2012
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Source: Floor
12 December 2012
Passed
Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7972-7973)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 December 2012
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7972-7973)
Source: NotUsed
13 December 2012
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
14 December 2012
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
14 December 2012
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
20 December 2012
Became law
Became Public Law No: 112-213.
Source: President
20 December 2012
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
20 December 2012
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Public Law · 20 December 2012 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment House · 5 December 2012 · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · 23 September 2012 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 16 November 2011 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 15 November 2011 · Download file
- Reported in House · 3 October 2011 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 2 September 2011 · Download file
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House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment
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Passed Senate amended
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Passed House amended
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
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Sponsors
- Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Maritime Lien Reform Act
- related to → Commercial Vessel Discharges Reform Act of 2011
- related to → Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 2838, with an amendment.
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2838) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2012 through 2015, and for other purposes.
- related to ← Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012
- related to ← Maritime Lien Reform Act of 2011
- related to ← SMART Act
- related to ← Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013
- amends ← An amendment comprised of the following amendments offered en bloc: Amendments Nos. 1,2,11,12,14,16,17, and 18 printed in House Report 112-267.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 112-267 to strike a provision that would eliminate an existing statutory requirement that the Coast Guard appoint an ombudsman in each Coast Guard District.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 112-267 to add a new section to the end of title II of H.R. 2838 to open admissions to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to eligible candidates nominated by Congress. Specifically, the amendment would require the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure that, beginning in academic year 2014, half of the incoming class is composed of eligible candidates nominated by the Vice President or, if there is no Vice President, by the President pro tempore of the Senate; Senators; Representatives; and Delegates to the House of Representatives.
- amends ← An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 112-267 to strike section 303 of the bill which places unneeded and harmful restrictions on the future contracting and construction of the United States Coast Guard National Security Cutter. The National Security Cutter is a much needed and extremely cost effective ship for the Coast Guard and is actively proving its value through highly successful counter drug and other missions while replacing a aging coast guard fleet.
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