United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 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.

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

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

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).

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Action History

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

  2. Received in the Senate.

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

  5. 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.

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

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

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

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

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 127.

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

  12. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1961 do?
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).
Who sponsors HR 1961?
HR 1961 is sponsored by Steve Chabot (R).
What is the current status of HR 1961?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1961?
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