Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019
Latest action · Dec 12, 2019 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7029-7030)
Progress
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- IntroducedDec 12, 2019
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019
This bill applies U.S. Coast Guard regulations regarding safety management systems to small passenger vessels and requires the Coast Guard to prescribe additional regulations to secure the safety of individuals and property on board certain small passenger vessels.
The regulations prescribed must include requirements for
- the addition of interconnected fire detection, protection, and suppression equipment, including fire extinguishers, in all areas to which passengers have access, including dining areas, sleeping quarters, and lounges;
- fire detection, protection, and suppression systems in unmanned areas with machinery or areas with other potential heat sources;
- fire detection, suppression, and control in all areas to which passengers have access, including dining areas, sleeping quarters, and lounges;
- all such vessels to have not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to passengers;
- marine firefighting training programs to improve crew member training and proficiency; and
- the handling, storage, and operation of flammable items, such as lithium ion batteries.
Cosponsors
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Actions 2
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- Dec 12, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Dec 12, 2019Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7029-7030)
Subjects
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- Dec 12, 2019Introduced in Senate
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