Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6175
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Maritime Safety Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 21, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 21, 2018
Latest Action
Nov 13, 2018
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
6175
Congress
115
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
Republican
California
Democrat
California
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Maritime Safety Act of 2018

This bill addresses the following to enhance maritime safety: (1) domestic vessel compliance with applicable vessels and seamen requirements, (2) safety management systems, (3) equipment requirements, (4) voyage data recorder requirements, (5) survival and locating equipment, (6) training of Coast Guard personnel, (7) flag-state guidance and supplements for documented freight vessels, (8) marine safety strategy and marine safety implementation status, (9) oversight of recognized organizations that act of behalf of the Coast Guard, and (10) timely weather forecasts.

The major marine casualty property damage threshold is increased to $2 million.

Text (2)
November 13, 2018
June 21, 2018
Actions (8)
11/13/2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 798.
11/13/2018
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-1019.
06/27/2018
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
06/27/2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/27/2018
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
06/22/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
06/21/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
06/21/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:04 PM