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H.R. 2893

Referred to Committee

Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act

Introduced 5/22/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

5/23/2019 • House

Summary

Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act

This bill prohibits causing the beam of a laser pointer to strike a vessel operating on the waters of the United States unless it involves the Department of Defense or the Department of Homeland Security acting in an official capacity for the purpose of research, development, operations, testing, or training.

Introduced in House • 5/22/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Criminal procedure and sentencingMarine and inland water transportationTransportation safety and security

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
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Sponsor

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Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48]

Democrat • CA-48

Sponsored 5/22/2019

Cosponsors (1)

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Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]

R-OH-7

Joined 5/22/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 22, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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Introduced in House5/22/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1