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Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act

USA117th CongressS-1505| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • 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.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2880
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • April 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2880
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • April 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2880: Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act
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 CongressS-1505| Senate 
| 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.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2880
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • April 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2880
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • April 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2880: Vessel Response Plan Improvement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirst responders and emergency personnelMarine and inland water transportationTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security