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Bill113th CongressFiled May 14, 2013Transportation and Public Works
H.R. 1961

To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Sep 25, 2013)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends federal shipping law to extend through October 31, 2028, the exemption of certain vessels from the requirement that U.S. passenger vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers be constructed of fire-retardant materials in order to be granted a certificate of inspection.

Continues to apply this exemption only to vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, which operate only within the Boundary Line (the dividing point between inland waters and high seas).

What just happenedDec 20, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1](R-OH)Sponsor
22 cosponsors8 D14 R
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  1. Dec 20, 2013IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. Sep 26, 2013IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Sep 25, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 89 (Roll no. 484). (text: CR H5810)

  4. Sep 25, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 89 (Roll no. 484).(text: CR H5810)

  5. Sep 25, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5823-5824)

  6. Sep 25, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Sep 25, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 1961.

  8. Sep 25, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1961.

  9. Sep 25, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5810-5815)

  10. Sep 25, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Jul 24, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127.

  12. Jul 24, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-175.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Jul 24, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 113-175.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Jul 18, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  15. Jul 18, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  16. Jul 18, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  17. May 15, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

    Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
  18. May 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. May 14, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. May 14, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentSep 25, 201381

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends federal shipping law to extend through October 31, 2028, the exemption of certain vessels from the requirement that U.S. passenger vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers be constructed of fire-retardant materials in order to be granted a certificate of inspection.

Continues to apply this exemption only to vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, which operate only within the Boundary Line (the dividing point between inland waters and high seas).

Reported to House without amendmentJul 24, 201379

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends federal shipping law to extend through October 31, 2028, the exemption of certain vessels from the requirement that U.S. passenger vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers be constructed of fire-retardant materials in order to be granted a certificate of inspection.

Continues to apply this exemption only to vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, which operate only within the Boundary Line (the dividing point between inland waters and high seas).

Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2013

Amends federal shipping law to extend through October 31, 2028, the exemption of certain vessels from the requirement that U.S. passenger vessels having berth or stateroom accommodations for at least 50 passengers be constructed of fire-retardant materials in order to be granted a certificate of inspection.

Continues to apply this exemption only to vessels in operation before January 1, 1968, which operate only within the Boundary Line (the dividing point between inland waters and high seas).