HR 5055 · 102th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1992

Introduced 1992-05-05· Sponsored by Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Text of Measure Incorporated in H.R.5617 (Title V).(1992-10-06)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1992-06-22
Roll #207
Yea 304Nay 22
Democrats
199 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
104 Yea·21 Nay
PassedHouse · 1992-06-22
Roll #207
Yea 304Nay 22
Democrats
199 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
104 Yea·21 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Authorization of Appropriations - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1992 - Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for: (1) operation and maintenance; (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation; (4) retirement pay and benefits; (5) alteration or removal of bridges; and (6) environmental compliance and restoration. Authorizes the Coast Guard end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and the average military training student loads. Earmarks funds for specified purposes relating to Group Cape Hatteras, North Carolina; Traverse City, Michigan; Houston, Texas; Galveston, Texas; and Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Declares specified bridges in Louisiana and Massachusetts to be unreasonable obstructions to navigation. Title II: Boating Safety - Amends Federal law to create an increased civil penalty for subsequent offenses of operating a vessel while intoxicated. Mandates reports to specified congressional committees regarding: (1) a plan to increase the availability of voluntary safe boating education to individuals under 17 years ol…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans