Open America's Waters Act of 2019 This bill repeals certain limitations on the types of vessels that may engage in coastwise trade, which is the domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to issue regulations that require all vessels permitted to engage in coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Transportation and Public Works
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationTransportation safety and security
Open America's Waters Act of 2019
USA116th CongressS-694| Senate
| Updated: 3/7/2019
Open America's Waters Act of 2019 This bill repeals certain limitations on the types of vessels that may engage in coastwise trade, which is the domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to issue regulations that require all vessels permitted to engage in coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityLicensing and registrationsMarine and inland water transportationTransportation safety and security