SENATE 1646117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Open America's Waters Act
- Last Action
- 5/13/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-13Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2021-05-13Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-05-13 (00)
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.
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Coast guard
- Department of Homeland Security
- Licensing and registrations
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Transportation safety and security
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