US HB2893 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 22 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-23 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Boater Protection from Laser Pointers Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Harley Rouda [D-CA] | Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-23 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. |
| 2019-05-22 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 2019-05-22 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB3409 (Related) 2019-07-25 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation and public works
Transportation safety and security
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2893/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2893/BILLS-116hr2893ih.pdf |
