3.0.0 965 2023-01-11T13:36:55Z 2023-01-11T13:36:55Z Senate S 2017-04-27 115 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2017-04-27T16:22:32Z Cruise Passenger Protection Act 115 2173 HR 2017-04-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Identical bill CRS Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2017 115 1502 S 2017-06-29 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Related bill CRS 2017-04-27 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2017-04-27 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress B001277 Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] Richard Blumenthal D CT N M000133 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] Edward Markey D MA J. 2017-04-27 True Transportation and Public Works Administrative law and regulatory procedures Assault and harassment offenses Business records Cardiovascular and respiratory health Civil actions and liability Coast guard Crime prevention Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Department of Homeland Security Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Emergency medical services and trauma care Evidence and witnesses Government information and archives Government studies and investigations Health personnel Health technology, devices, supplies Marine and inland water transportation Right of privacy Sex offenses Sexually transmitted diseases Transportation employees Transportation safety and security Transportation and Public Works 00 2017-04-27 Introduced in Senate 2019-06-03T17:26:42Z Cruise Passenger Protection Act

This bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine whether any of the enumerated rights in the international cruise line passenger bill of rights (adopted by the members of the Cruise Lines International Association) is enforceable under federal law.

The bill shall apply to passenger vessels that: (1) carry at least 250 passengers, (2) have sleeping facilities for each passenger, (3) are on a voyage that embarks or disembarks passengers in the United States, (4) are not engaged in coastwise trade, and (5) are not federal- or state-owned.

The bill revises passenger vessel security and safety requirements concerning: (1) log book entries and reporting of deaths, missing individuals, thefts, and other crimes; and (2) placement, access to records, and notice of video surveillance equipment to monitor crime.

The DOT, in coordination with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Department of Justice, and heads of other relevant federal agencies, shall study the feasibility of having an individual on board each passenger vessel to provide victim support and related safety and security services.

The Maritime Administration shall certify organizations that offer the curriculum for training and certification of passenger vessel security personnel, crew members, and law enforcement officials on the appropriate methods for prevention, detection, evidence preservation, and reporting of crimes in international waters.

The bill revises vessel design, equipment, construction, and retrofitting requirements.

A peep hole or other means of visual identification shall be in the entry door of a passenger stateroom or crew cabin to provide an unobstructed view of the area outside the stateroom or crew cabin.

Vessel owners shall ensure that a vessel is staffed at all times with appropriate medical staff to treat passengers on board.

The Department of Homeland Security may withhold or revoke the clearance of, and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may deny entry into the United States to, any vessel owner that: (1) commits an act or omission for which a penalty is imposed under this Act, or (2) fails to pay the penalty.

The bill makes additional compensation recoverable for nonpecuniary damages (but not punitive damages) for deaths resulting from a passenger cruise ship accident occurring on the high seas beyond 12 nautical miles from the U.S. shore.

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