House Bill 2893
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2893
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
Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act
This bill prohibits causing the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the waters of the United States unless it involves the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.
May 22, 2019
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
05/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
05/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:41 AM