HR 5428 · 110th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act

Introduced 2008-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10]· 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.(2008-02-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act - Directs the Coast Guard's Commandant to issue regulations requiring: (1) that any pilot serving on a self-propelled, commercial vessel of at least 300 gross tons carry and use a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes and capable of being connected to an Automatic Identification System; and (2) related pilot training. Allows the Commandant to exempt a pilot by certifying that such a device is not necessary where the pilot operates.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]CA