House Bill 3140
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Clarification Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3140
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
Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Clarification Act
This bill modifies provisions concerning uninspected fishing vessels to prescribe and require the prescription of certain safety standards on fishing, fish tender, or fish processing vessels.
Among other things, the bill addresses
- vessel construction standards,
- regulations for the operating stability of vessels,
- training requirements for vessel operators,
- vessel certification requirements,
- the alternate safety compliance program,
- the substitute safety compliance program,
- the enhanced substitute safety compliance program,
- record keeping requirements for vessel operators,
- vessel inspection requirements,
- the Fishing Safety Training Grant Program, and
- the Fishing Safety Research Grant Program.
June 5, 2019
06/06/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
06/05/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:47:30 AM