Bill117th CongressFiled May 13, 2021Transportation and Public Works
S. 1646
Open America's Waters Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 13, 2021)
Open America's Waters Act
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 happenedMay 13, 2021
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 SenateMay 13, 2021
- May 13, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - May 13, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate