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To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-6831| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2022
André Carson

André Carson

Democratic Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill sets forth requirements related to amphibious passenger vessels operating in U.S. waters. The U.S. Coast Guard must issue regulations for amphibious passenger vessels, including to require that operators provide reserve buoyancy for the vessels through passive means, such as watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that the vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding. The bill also sets forth requirements for amphibious passenger vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations, including a requirement remove the canopies and window coverings of such vessels for waterborne operations, or to install in such vessels canopies that do not restrict either horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 25, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E177)
Feb 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • February 25, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 25, 2022
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E177)


  • February 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-62: Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021
  • HR 117-6865: Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAtmospheric science and weatherCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency communications systemsEmployment and training programsMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security

To require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations for amphibious passenger vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.

USA117th CongressHR-6831| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2022
This bill sets forth requirements related to amphibious passenger vessels operating in U.S. waters. The U.S. Coast Guard must issue regulations for amphibious passenger vessels, including to require that operators provide reserve buoyancy for the vessels through passive means, such as watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that the vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding. The bill also sets forth requirements for amphibious passenger vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations, including a requirement remove the canopies and window coverings of such vessels for waterborne operations, or to install in such vessels canopies that do not restrict either horizontal or vertical escape by passengers in the event of flooding or sinking.
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Timeline
Feb 25, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 25, 2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E177)
Feb 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
  • February 25, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • February 25, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 25, 2022
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E177)


  • February 28, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
André Carson

André Carson

Democratic Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (1)
Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-62: Duck Boat Safety Enhancement Act of 2021
  • HR 117-6865: Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAtmospheric science and weatherCoast guardDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency communications systemsEmployment and training programsMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsTransportation employeesTransportation safety and security