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A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-89| Senate 
| Updated: 4/4/2017
Claire McCaskill

Claire McCaskill

Democratic Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (7)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill revises the requirements for passenger vessels that are exempt from fire-retardant materials standards. Vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, that operate within inland waterways are exempted from the new requirements until December 1, 2028. Exempt vessel operators must follow certain requirements including notifying prospective passengers in writing prior to the sale of any ticket for boarding and making annual structural alterations to at least 10% of areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials. Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must conduct an annual inspection of any vessel that is exempted from fire-retardant materials standards. DOT may withdraw a certificate of inspection for any vessel that does not comply with requirements under this bill.

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Timeline
Jan 10, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 10, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 24, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-619
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 21, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-5.
Mar 21, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.
Apr 3, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 102.
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Apr 3, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2159-2163, S2164-2168)
Apr 4, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 4, 2017
Received in the House.
Apr 4, 2017
Held at the desk.
  • January 10, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 10, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • January 24, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • January 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-619
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • March 21, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-5.


  • March 21, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.


  • April 3, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 102.
    View Vote


  • April 3, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2159-2163, S2164-2168)


  • April 4, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • April 4, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • April 4, 2017
    Held at the desk.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-619: To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials and for other purposes.
  • S 115-140: Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
Civil actions and liabilityFiresMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-89| Senate 
| Updated: 4/4/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill revises the requirements for passenger vessels that are exempt from fire-retardant materials standards. Vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, that operate within inland waterways are exempted from the new requirements until December 1, 2028. Exempt vessel operators must follow certain requirements including notifying prospective passengers in writing prior to the sale of any ticket for boarding and making annual structural alterations to at least 10% of areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials. Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must conduct an annual inspection of any vessel that is exempted from fire-retardant materials standards. DOT may withdraw a certificate of inspection for any vessel that does not comply with requirements under this bill.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 10, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 10, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jan 24, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jan 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-619
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 21, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-5.
Mar 21, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.
Apr 3, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 102.
View Vote
Apr 3, 2017
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2159-2163, S2164-2168)
Apr 4, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 4, 2017
Received in the House.
Apr 4, 2017
Held at the desk.
  • January 10, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 10, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • January 24, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • January 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-619
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • March 21, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-5.


  • March 21, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.


  • April 3, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 102.
    View Vote


  • April 3, 2017
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2159-2163, S2164-2168)


  • April 4, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • April 4, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • April 4, 2017
    Held at the desk.
Claire McCaskill

Claire McCaskill

Democratic Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (7)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Rob Portman (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-619: To amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials and for other purposes.
  • S 115-140: Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFiresMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health