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A bill to implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3301| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2018
Claire McCaskill

Claire McCaskill

Democratic Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill directs the Coast Guard to prescribe regulations to require operators of amphibious passenger vessels to provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. The bill sets forth interim requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations. The bill prohibits vessels whose configuration or operation does not comply with the regulations or interim requirements from operating on U.S. waterways.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-7256
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • July 31, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-7256
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7256: To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes.

A bill to implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-3301| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2018
This bill directs the Coast Guard to prescribe regulations to require operators of amphibious passenger vessels to provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew. The bill sets forth interim requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations. The bill prohibits vessels whose configuration or operation does not comply with the regulations or interim requirements from operating on U.S. waterways.
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Timeline
Jul 31, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Dec 12, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-7256
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • July 31, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • December 12, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-7256
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Claire McCaskill

Claire McCaskill

Democratic Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (3)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Joe Donnelly (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-7256: To implement recommendations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted