HR 4358 · 98th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to establish penalties for the operation of a vessel by a person who is intoxicated and to provide for better reporting of accidents involving vessels in which the use of alcohol is a cause of the accident.

Introduced 1983-11-10· Sponsored by Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Received From DOD.(1984-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Imposes penalties upon persons who operate a vessel while intoxicated. Requires marine casualty reports to include information on whether alcohol was a cause of the casualty. Requires State boating safety education programs to include information on the hazards of operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (17)

15 Democrats2 Republicans