Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 7, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 694
Open America's Waters Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 7, 2019)
Open America's Waters Act of 2019
This bill repeals certain limitations on the types of vessels that may engage in coastwise trade, which is the domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels.
The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to issue regulations that require all vessels permitted to engage in coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.
What just happenedMar 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 7, 2019
- Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Mar 7, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate