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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 10, 2017Transportation and Public Works
S. 89

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to exempt old vessels that only operate within inland waterways from the fire-retardant materials requirement if the owners of such vessels make annual structural alterations to at least 10 percent of the areas of the vessels that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Apr 3, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

(Sec.1)This bill revises the requirements for passenger vessels that are exempt from fire-retardant materials standards.

Vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, that operate within inland waterways are exempted from the new requirements until December 1, 2028. Exempt vessel operators must follow certain requirements including notifying prospective passengers in writing prior to the sale of any ticket for boarding and making annual structural alterations to at least 10% of areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials.

Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT)must conduct an annual inspection of any vessel that is exempted from fire-retardant materials standards.DOTmay withdraw a certificate of inspection for any vessel that does not comply with requirements under this bill.

What just happenedApr 4, 2017

Held at the desk.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO](D-MO)Sponsor
7 cosponsors1 D6 R
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  1. Apr 4, 2017FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. Apr 4, 2017FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Apr 4, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Apr 3, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 102.

  5. Apr 3, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 12. Record Vote Number: 102.

  6. Apr 3, 2017Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2159-2163, S2164-2168)

  7. Mar 21, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.

  8. Mar 21, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-5.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  9. Mar 21, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 115-5.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  10. Jan 24, 2017Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Jan 10, 2017IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  12. Jan 10, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentApr 3, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

(Sec.1)This bill revises the requirements for passenger vessels that are exempt from fire-retardant materials standards.

Vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, that operate within inland waterways are exempted from the new requirements until December 1, 2028. Exempt vessel operators must follow certain requirements including notifying prospective passengers in writing prior to the sale of any ticket for boarding and making annual structural alterations to at least 10% of areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials.

Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT)must conduct an annual inspection of any vessel that is exempted from fire-retardant materials standards.DOTmay withdraw a certificate of inspection for any vessel that does not comply with requirements under this bill.

Reported to Senate without amendmentMar 21, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(Sec.1)This bill revises the requirements for passenger vessels that are exempt from fire-retardant materials standards.

Vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, that operate within inland waterways are exempted from the new requirements until December 1, 2028. Exempt vessel operators must follow certain requirements including notifying prospective passengers in writing prior to the sale of any ticket for boarding and making annual structural alterations to at least 10% of areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials.

Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT)must conduct an annual inspection of any vessel that is exempted from fire-retardant materials standards.DOTmay withdraw a certificate of inspection for any vessel that does not comply with requirements under this bill.

Introduced in SenateJan 10, 2017

This bill revises the requirements for passenger vessels that are exempt from fire-retardant materials standards.

Vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, that operate within inland waterways are exempted from the new requirements until December 1, 2028. Exempt vessel operators must follow certain requirements including notifying prospective passengers in writing prior to the sale of any ticket for boarding and making annual structural alterations to at least 10% of areas of the vessel that are not constructed of fire-retardant materials.

Additionally, the Department of Transportation (DOT)must conduct an annual inspection of any vessel that is exempted from fire-retardant materials standards.DOTmay withdraw a certificate of inspection for any vessel that does not comply with requirements under this bill.

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