Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3042
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Small Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 12, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 12, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
3042
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
California
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
Text (1)
December 12, 2019
Actions (2)
12/12/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7029-7030)
12/12/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:57 AM