House Bill 6266
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To require the Secretary of Transportation to require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse passengers for cancellation due to COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 12, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6266
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
This bill directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations that require operators of cruise vessels or cruise lines to reimburse individuals for the ticket price of a cruise purchased on or before February 1, 2020, in the event of a cancellation due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
The bill applies for the duration of any emergency declared with respect to COVID-19.
March 12, 2020
03/13/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
03/12/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/12/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:30 PM