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S.1646: Open America's Waters Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 13, 2021
Bill Summary
Open America's Waters Act 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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May 13, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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May 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Lee (R-Utah) |