Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T18:27:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4376 Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 6:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4376

Bill 118 HR 4376, also known as the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023, aims to improve boating safety regulations in the United States. The bill is named after Brianna Lieneck, a young girl who tragically lost her life in a boating accident in 2005.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring all recreational boats to be equipped with emergency engine cutoff switches, also known as kill switches, to prevent accidents caused by runaway boats. Additionally, the bill mandates that all boat operators complete a boating safety course to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to operate a boat safely.

Furthermore, the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023 establishes a national database of boating accidents and fatalities to track trends and improve safety measures. The bill also increases penalties for boating under the influence (BUI) to deter reckless behavior on the water. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to prevent boating accidents and save lives by implementing stricter safety measures and increasing awareness of the dangers of boating without proper precautions.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4376

Bill HR 4376 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4376 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2023. Bill HR 4376's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. as of June 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4376

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4376

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Coast guard

- Congressional oversight

- Government studies and investigations

- Marine and inland water transportation

- Outdoor recreation

- Teaching, teachers, curricula

- Transportation safety and security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4376

Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2023

To direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to study and report to the Congress regarding recreational vessel operator training.