H.R. 3140

Referred to Committee

Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Clarification Act

Introduced 6/5/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

6/6/2019 • House

Summary

Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Clarification Act

This bill modifies provisions concerning uninspected fishing vessels to prescribe and require the prescription of certain safety standards on fishing, fish tender, or fish processing vessels.

Among other things, the bill addresses

vessel construction standards,
regulations for the operating stability of vessels,
training requirements for vessel operators,
vessel certification requirements,
the alternate safety compliance program,
the substitute safety compliance program,
the enhanced substitute safety compliance program,
record keeping requirements for vessel operators,
vessel inspection requirements,
the Fishing Safety Training Grant Program, and
the Fishing Safety Research Grant Program.

Introduced in House • 6/5/2019

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Transportation and Public Works

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingDepartment of TransportationEmergency communications systemsEmergency planning and evacuationEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHealth programs administration and fundingLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsResearch administration and fundingTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityWorker safety and health