United States 112th Congress Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HR 3321 — America's Cup Act of 2011

Last action — Became Public Law No: 112-61.

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 02, 2011. Enacted.

Summary

America's Cup Act of 2011 - Authorizes eligible competing or supporting vessels operating only in preparation for, or in connection with, the 34th America's Cup commencing in 2011 in the United States to position competing vessels and transport individuals, equipment, and supplies for such competition in and around U.S. ports. Prohibits vessels from operating unless issued an Eligibility Certification from the Administrator of the Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Subjects noncompliant vessels to certain penalties. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessels: (1) M/V GEYSIR, (2) OCEAN VERITAS, and (3) LUNA. Authorizes issuance of a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for liquefying natural gas (LNG) tanker vessels: (1) LNG GEMINI, (2) LNG LEO, and (3) LNG VIRGO. Limits authorized coastwise trade for each vessel to the carriage of natural gas, as defined in the Deepwater Port Act of 1974. Prohibits a vessel transported in Dry Dock #2 (state of Alaska registration AIDEA FDD-2), if, during such transportation, such dock remains connected by a utility or other connecting line to pierside moorage, from being considered merchandise for purposes of certain coastwise trade requirements a vessel must otherwise meet before engaging in merchandise transportation.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 112-61.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H7875-7876)

  6. Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H7875-7876)

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. S.AMDT.1222 Amendment SA 1222 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  10. S.AMDT.1222 Amendment SA 1222 proposed by Senator Levin for Senator Feinstein. (consideration: CR S7777-7778; text: CR S7777-7778)In the nature of a substitute.

  11. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7777-7778)

  12. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.

  13. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 831). (text: CR H7342)

  15. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3321.

  16. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7342-7344)

  17. Mr. LoBiondo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  18. Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

  19. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3321 do?
America's Cup Act of 2011 - Authorizes eligible competing or supporting vessels operating only in preparation for, or in connection with, the 34th America's Cup commencing in 2011 in the United States to position competing vessels and transport individuals, equipment, and supplies for such competition in and around U.S. ports. Prohibits vessels from operating unless issued an Eligibility Certification from the Administrator of the Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Subjects noncompliant vessels to certain penalties. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessels: (1) M/V GEYSIR, (2) OCEAN VERITAS, and (3) LUNA. Authorizes issuance of a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for liquefying natural gas (LNG) tanker vessels: (1) LNG GEMINI, (2) LNG LEO, and (3) LNG VIRGO. Limits authorized coastwise trade for each vessel to the carriage of natural gas, as defined in the Deepwater Port Act of 1974. Prohibits a vessel transported in Dry Dock #2 (state of Alaska registration AIDEA FDD-2), if, during such transportation, such dock remains connected by a utility or other connecting line to pierside moorage, from being considered merchandise for purposes of certain coastwise trade requirements a vessel must otherwise meet before engaging in merchandise transportation.
Who sponsors HR 3321?
HR 3321 is sponsored by Wally Herger (R).
What is the current status of HR 3321?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 02, 2011. Enacted.
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