To require the Secretary of Transportation to require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse passengers for cancellation due to COVID-19, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 6266

Introduced

Mar 12, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Cardiovascular and respiratory health Consumer affairs Department of Transportation Emergency medical services and trauma care Infectious and parasitic diseases Marine and inland water transportation Transportation and Public Works Transportation costs Travel and tourism

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Summary

This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations that require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse individuals for the ticket price of a cruise purchased on or before February 1, 2020, in the event of a cancellation due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

The bill applies for the duration of any emergency declared with respect to COVID-19.

Actions

Mar 13, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Mar 12, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Mar 12, 2020

Introduced in House

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