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- H.R.5329
H.R.5329: Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
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- Introduced in House - Sept. 22, 2021
Bill Summary
Small Passenger Vessel Liability Fairness Act of 2021 This bill revises maritime law regarding the liability of owners of certain small passenger vessels for violations of safety rules resulting in accidents on such vessels. Under current law, owners may avoid liability in some cases depending on the value of their vessels after accidents. The bill requires the Coast Guard to promulgate rules that require owners or operators of small passenger...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| Sept. 23, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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| Sept. 22, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Sept. 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.) |