S.694: Open America's Waters Act of 2019

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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.

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March 7, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 7, 2019

Introduced in the Senate by Mike Lee (R-Utah)

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