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Abandoned Vessel Prevention Act
10/23/2024, 12:50 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9899
The Abandoned Vessel Prevention Act, designated as H.R. 9899 in the 118th Congress and introduced on October 1, 2024, aims to address issues related to abandoned vessels. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include measures to prevent vessel abandonment, establish protocols for vessel removal, and potentially allocate resources for the cleanup and disposal of abandoned vessels. Further details and specific actions proposed can be found in the official PDF version of the bill available at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9899/BILLS-118hr9899ih.pdf.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9899
Bill HR 9899 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 1, 2024. Bill HR 9899 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 1, 2024. Bill HR 9899's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of October 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9899
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9899
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9899
Abandoned Vessel Prevention Act
Abandoned Vessel Prevention Act
To amend title 46, United States Code, to assign specified liability to a person who transfers title of a commercial vessel, or former commercial vessel, to a transferee for use as a recreational vessel if the transferee does not have applicable insurance at the time of the transfer and the vessel sinks, and for other purposes.
Comments
Alexandra Rankin
686
1 year ago
I support it, but let's see how it plays out in the long run.
Catherine Burnett
707
1 year ago
This bill is bad. Long term effects are unclear.
Hunter Ross
661
1 year ago
OMG, did you hear about this new bill?! It's like, gonna do something about abandoned boats or something. I think it's great that they're finally taking action on this issue. Can't wait to see how this all plays out! #excited #politics #USA
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9899
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