Maritime Safety Act of 2018
Latest action · Nov 13, 2018 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJun 21, 2018
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 21, 2018.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | John Garamendi | Original | Jun 21, 2018 |
Actions 8
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Nov 13, 2018Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.
- Nov 13, 2018Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019.
- Jun 27, 2018Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jun 27, 2018Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Jun 27, 2018Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 756 | First Step Act of 2018 | Related bill | Dec 21, 2018 |
| S 3508 | Save Our Seas Act of 2018 | Related bill | Oct 11, 2018 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Transportation and Public Works.
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Civil actions and liability
- Coast guard
- Congressional oversight
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Emergency communications systems
- Employee performance
- Employment and training programs
- Evidence and witnesses
- Government studies and investigations
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Performance measurement
- Transportation and Public Works
- Transportation safety and security
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Nov 13, 2018Reported in House
- Jun 21, 2018Introduced in House
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