Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) members of the International Cruise Victims Association, the National Center for Victims of Crime, and the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are to be commended for their leadership in highlighting the problem of crimes against Americans on cruise ships; (2) Americans who are victims of crime on a cruise ship should have ready access to justice and additional steps should be taken to ensure that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice; (3) the cruise industry should provide information to passengers about security risks and maintain necessary security personnel on each ship; and (4) Congress should provide oversight to ensure the safety and security of American passengers.

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Timeline

1. 17 September 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 September 2007

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 September 2007

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1899-1900)

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 September 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 17 September 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

6. 18 September 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

   Source: Committee

7. 12 October 2007

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
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