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S.2841: Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced April 10, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 10, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Marine Emergency Protocol and Hull Requirement Act of 2008 - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to authorize the Coast Guard's appropriate sector commander, during a time of a terrorist or enemy attack, dangerously low visibility at sea or in port, an oil spill over 5,000 gallons, or any other period of enhanced danger as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, to assume direct authority over all vessels within the area and to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| April 10, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |