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Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act

USA116th CongressHR-2893| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2019
Harley Rouda

Harley Rouda

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Bob Gibbs (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act This bill prohibits causing the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the waters of the United States unless it involves the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
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Timeline
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • May 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3409: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
Criminal procedure and sentencingMarine and inland water transportationTransportation safety and security

Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act

USA116th CongressHR-2893| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2019
Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act This bill prohibits causing the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the waters of the United States unless it involves the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
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Timeline
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • May 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Harley Rouda

Harley Rouda

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Bob Gibbs (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3409: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal procedure and sentencingMarine and inland water transportationTransportation safety and security