HR 2342 · 109th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Ferry Safety Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-05-12· Sponsored by Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.(2005-05-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Ferry Safety Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends Federal shipping law to treat as a passenger vessel any vessel that carries more than 399 passengers. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to: (1) prescribe regulations that require such passenger vessels be equipped with a voyage data recorder; and (2) require vessel pilots to submit their annual physical examination results to the Coast Guard. Sets forth a criminal penalty for persons who falsify physical examination reports.…

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