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CRUISE Integrity Act

USA116th CongressHR-6625| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2020
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cruise Reform and Uniform Industry Standards Evoke Integrity Act or the CRUISE Integrity Act This bill establishes requirements for cruise lines to receive federal funds and federal assistance, including a direct loan, loan guarantee, or tax credit. The bill prohibits cruise lines from receiving federal funds and federal assistance unless such cruise lines are incorporated in the United States; have at least 50% of vessels registered in the United States; certify compliance with certain requirements, including that they are in compliance with all applicable environmental dumping laws; offer full reimbursement to passengers for cancellations related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); agree not to use funds to purchase an equity security, pay dividends or other capital investments until one year after the date the loans are repaid in full; and develop a plan to reduce total emissions of such cruise line of carbon, methane, nitrogen oxides, and Black Carbon, including by reducing the use of heavy fuel oil and exhaust gas systems. Additionally, the bill (1) establishes a program to require monitoring and inspections of the compliance of cruise vessels with environmental standards; (2) prohibits a cruise vessel departing from or calling on a port of the United States from discharging sewage, graywater, bilge water, or exhaust gas scrubber effluent into navigable waters and territorial seas, with specified exceptions; (3) increases civil penalties for violations; and (4) sets forth medical standards for cruise vessels.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 27, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • April 24, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 27, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlaskaArctic and polar regionsArctic OceanBusiness recordsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCorporate finance and managementEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesIncome tax creditsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesLabor-management relationsMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMonuments and memorialsOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPollution liabilitySecuritiesSolid waste and recyclingTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWater qualityWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

CRUISE Integrity Act

USA116th CongressHR-6625| House 
| Updated: 4/27/2020
Cruise Reform and Uniform Industry Standards Evoke Integrity Act or the CRUISE Integrity Act This bill establishes requirements for cruise lines to receive federal funds and federal assistance, including a direct loan, loan guarantee, or tax credit. The bill prohibits cruise lines from receiving federal funds and federal assistance unless such cruise lines are incorporated in the United States; have at least 50% of vessels registered in the United States; certify compliance with certain requirements, including that they are in compliance with all applicable environmental dumping laws; offer full reimbursement to passengers for cancellations related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); agree not to use funds to purchase an equity security, pay dividends or other capital investments until one year after the date the loans are repaid in full; and develop a plan to reduce total emissions of such cruise line of carbon, methane, nitrogen oxides, and Black Carbon, including by reducing the use of heavy fuel oil and exhaust gas systems. Additionally, the bill (1) establishes a program to require monitoring and inspections of the compliance of cruise vessels with environmental standards; (2) prohibits a cruise vessel departing from or calling on a port of the United States from discharging sewage, graywater, bilge water, or exhaust gas scrubber effluent into navigable waters and territorial seas, with specified exceptions; (3) increases civil penalties for violations; and (4) sets forth medical standards for cruise vessels.
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Timeline
Apr 24, 2020
Introduced in House
Apr 24, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 27, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • April 24, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • April 24, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 27, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Jackie Speier

Jackie Speier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityAlaskaArctic and polar regionsArctic OceanBusiness recordsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightConsumer affairsCorporate finance and managementEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesIncome tax creditsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInterest, dividends, interest ratesLabor-management relationsMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMonuments and memorialsOil and gasParks, recreation areas, trailsPollution liabilitySecuritiesSolid waste and recyclingTransportation costsTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityTravel and tourismWater qualityWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats