H.R. 5428, The Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act

• This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
• This bill, or a similar bill, was reintroduced in the current Congress as H.R. 1100, The Vessel Navigation and Safety Improvement Act.

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H.R. 5428 would direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to issue regulations requiring pilots of certain vessels to carry and utilize a portable electronic device equipped for navigational purposes.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 2/14/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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