Open America’s Waters Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 13, 2021
Last action May 14, 2021
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
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Committee
2
May 14, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
lower
May 13, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
May 13, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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