House Bill 5096
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Cruise Passenger Protection Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5096
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
Cruise Passenger Protection Act
This bill revises provisions related to passenger vessel security and safety.
Among other things, the bill
- applies to certain passenger vessels that carry at least 250 passengers,
- directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine whether any of the enumerated rights in the international cruise line passenger bill of rights (adopted by the members of the Cruise Lines International Association) are enforceable under federal law,
- revises passenger vessel security and safety requirements,
- requires DOT to study the feasibility of having an individual on board each passenger vessel to provide victim support and related safety and security services, and
- makes additional compensation recoverable for nonpecuniary damages (but not punitive damages) for deaths resulting from a passenger cruise ship accident occurring on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore.
November 14, 2019
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11/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
11/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
11/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:31 AM