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H.R.1961: To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about transportation and public works
- Introduced May 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action Dec. 20, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (8 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends federal shipping law to extend through October 31, 2028, the exemption of certain vessels from the requirement that U.S. passenger vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers be constructed of fire-retardant materials in order to be granted a certificate of inspection. Continues to apply this...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 20, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| Sept. 26, 2013 |
Received in the Senate.
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| Sept. 25, 2013 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 89 (Roll no. 484). (text: CR H5810) |
| Sept. 25, 2013 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5823-5824)
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| Sept. 25, 2013 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Sept. 25, 2013 |
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1961.
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| Sept. 25, 2013 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1961.
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| Sept. 25, 2013 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5810-5815)
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| Sept. 25, 2013 |
Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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| July 24, 2013 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
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| July 24, 2013 |
Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-175.
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| July 18, 2013 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| July 18, 2013 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 18, 2013 |
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
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| May 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| May 14, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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| May 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |