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S.694: Open America's Waters Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 7, 2019
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Open America's Waters Act of 2019 This bill repeals certain limitations on the types of vessels that may engage in coastwise trade, which is the domestic transportation of merchandise or passengers by vessels. The bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to issue regulations that require all vessels permitted to engage in coastwise trade to meet all appropriate safety and security requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 7, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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March 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Lee (R-Utah) |