To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on vessel fires and responses, and for other purposes.
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to produce a report within 180 days of enactment on boat fires near U.S. shorelines (up to 3 nautical miles from shore). The report must examine how federal and local agencies collaborate to prevent fires, analyze fire frequency, and recommend improvements for fire response and training. It directly affects the GAO, which must deliver these findings to relevant congressional committees. The bill creates no new laws but mandates a review to inform future safety policies.
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