Set Sail Safely Act

United States116th CongressHR-8471House of Representatives
Updated: Oct 2, 2020

Summary

Set Sail Safely Act This bill establishes a Maritime Task Force to address the health and safety of passengers, crew, and associated workers, logistical issues relating to the continuation of maritime travel, and the resumption of cruise operations in United States waters during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The task force must consist of members from several federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Department of Transportation. It must work together with input from private sector stakeholders to develop a plan about policies and procedures that need to be adopted for the safe resumption of the cruise line industry during and after the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-4592: Set Sail Safely Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    House of Representatives

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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