Maritime Safety Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 21, 2018)
Maritime Safety Act of 2018
This bill addresses the following to enhance maritime safety: (1) domestic vessel compliance with applicable vessels and seamen requirements, (2) safety management systems, (3) equipment requirements, (4) voyage data recorder requirements, (5) survival and locating equipment, (6) training of Coast Guard personnel, (7) flag-state guidance and supplements for documented freight vessels, (8) marine safety strategy and marine safety implementation status, (9) oversight of recognized organizations that act of behalf of the Coast Guard, and (10) timely weather forecasts.
The major marine casualty property damage threshold is increased to $2 million.
What just happenedNov 13, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseNov 13, 2018
- Introduced in HouseJun 21, 2018
- Nov 13, 2018CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.
- Nov 13, 2018CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Nov 13, 2018Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 27, 2018Committee
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 27, 2018Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 27, 2018Committee
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 22, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee - Jun 21, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 21, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 21, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House