This bill revises provisions related to passenger vessel security and safety.
Among other things, the bill
applies to certain passenger vessels that carry at least 250 passengers,
directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine whether any of the enumerated rights in the international cruise line passenger bill of rights (adopted by the members of the Cruise Lines International Association) are enforceable under federal law,
revises passenger vessel security and safety requirements,
requires DOT to study the feasibility of having an individual on board each passenger vessel to provide victim support and related safety and security services, and
makes additional compensation recoverable for nonpecuniary damages (but not punitive damages) for deaths resulting from a passenger cruise ship accident occurring on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore.
Actions
Nov 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Nov 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.