House Bill 2799
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Duck Boat Safety Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2799
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Duck Boat Safety Act
This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to implement regulations related to the safety of amphibious passenger vessels.
Operators of amphibious passenger vessels are required to provide reserve buoyancy for such vessels through passive means, including watertight compartmentalization, built-in flotation, or other means, to ensure that such vessels remain afloat and upright in the event of flooding, including when carrying a full complement of passengers and crew.
The bill sets forth requirements for vessels that are not in compliance with the regulations.
May 16, 2019
05/17/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
05/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/16/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E612)
05/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:25 AM