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Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-3042| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2019
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019 This bill applies U.S. Coast Guard regulations regarding safety management systems to small passenger vessels and requires the Coast Guard to prescribe additional regulations to secure the safety of individuals and property on board certain small passenger vessels. The regulations prescribed must include requirements for the addition of interconnected fire detection, protection, and suppression equipment, including fire extinguishers, in all areas to which passengers have access, including dining areas, sleeping quarters, and lounges; fire detection, protection, and suppression systems in unmanned areas with machinery or areas with other potential heat sources; fire detection, suppression, and control in all areas to which passengers have access, including dining areas, sleeping quarters, and lounges; all such vessels to have not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to passengers; marine firefighting training programs to improve crew member training and proficiency; and the handling, storage, and operation of flammable items, such as lithium ion batteries.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7029-7030)
Dec 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5413
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • December 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7029-7030)


  • December 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5413
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5413: Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy storage, supplies, demandFiresMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security

Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-3042| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2019
Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019 This bill applies U.S. Coast Guard regulations regarding safety management systems to small passenger vessels and requires the Coast Guard to prescribe additional regulations to secure the safety of individuals and property on board certain small passenger vessels. The regulations prescribed must include requirements for the addition of interconnected fire detection, protection, and suppression equipment, including fire extinguishers, in all areas to which passengers have access, including dining areas, sleeping quarters, and lounges; fire detection, protection, and suppression systems in unmanned areas with machinery or areas with other potential heat sources; fire detection, suppression, and control in all areas to which passengers have access, including dining areas, sleeping quarters, and lounges; all such vessels to have not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to passengers; marine firefighting training programs to improve crew member training and proficiency; and the handling, storage, and operation of flammable items, such as lithium ion batteries.
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Timeline
Dec 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7029-7030)
Dec 13, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5413
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • December 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7029-7030)


  • December 13, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5413
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5413: Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency planning and evacuationEnergy storage, supplies, demandFiresMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security