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Cruise Passenger Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-5096| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2019
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cruise Passenger Protection Act This bill revises provisions related to passenger vessel security and safety. Among other things, the bill applies to certain passenger vessels that carry at least 250 passengers, directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine whether any of the enumerated rights in the international cruise line passenger bill of rights (adopted by the members of the Cruise Lines International Association) are enforceable under federal law, revises passenger vessel security and safety requirements, requires DOT to study the feasibility of having an individual on board each passenger vessel to provide victim support and related safety and security services, and makes additional compensation recoverable for nonpecuniary damages (but not punitive damages) for deaths resulting from a passenger cruise ship accident occurring on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore.
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Timeline
Nov 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3124
Introduced in Senate
  • November 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3124
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCoast guardCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationRight of privacySex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security

Cruise Passenger Protection Act

USA116th CongressHR-5096| House 
| Updated: 11/15/2019
Cruise Passenger Protection Act This bill revises provisions related to passenger vessel security and safety. Among other things, the bill applies to certain passenger vessels that carry at least 250 passengers, directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine whether any of the enumerated rights in the international cruise line passenger bill of rights (adopted by the members of the Cruise Lines International Association) are enforceable under federal law, revises passenger vessel security and safety requirements, requires DOT to study the feasibility of having an individual on board each passenger vessel to provide victim support and related safety and security services, and makes additional compensation recoverable for nonpecuniary damages (but not punitive damages) for deaths resulting from a passenger cruise ship accident occurring on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore.
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Timeline
Nov 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Nov 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dec 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-3124
Introduced in Senate
  • November 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • November 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • November 15, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • December 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-3124
    Introduced in Senate
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Jeff Fortenberry (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBusiness recordsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCoast guardCongressional oversightCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmergency medical services and trauma careEvidence and witnessesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesIntergovernmental relationsLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationRight of privacySex offensesSexually transmitted diseasesTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security