Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to require the vessel response plans of Coast Guard-approved commercial vessels to include certain notification requirements with regard to search and rescue missions. Such requirements include developing a procedure for the immediate notification of next of kin in the event that search and rescue teams save or recover crew members during the missions.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirst responders and emergency personnelMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security
Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act
USA117th CongressHR-2880| House
| Updated: 4/29/2021
Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to require the vessel response plans of Coast Guard-approved commercial vessels to include certain notification requirements with regard to search and rescue missions. Such requirements include developing a procedure for the immediate notification of next of kin in the event that search and rescue teams save or recover crew members during the missions.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirst responders and emergency personnelMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security