legislation: 97-hr-6580

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97-hr-6580 97 hr 6580 Sailing School Vessels Act of 1982 Transportation and Public Works 1982-06-10 1982-09-15 Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 236 - 154 (Record Vote No: 324). House Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] MA D S001040 0 (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 97-788) Sailing School Vessels Act of 1982 - Sets forth provisions to include sailing school vessels operated by nonprofit educational institutions under the regulatory authority of the Coast Guard as small passenger-carrying vessels. Excludes sailing school instructors, students, and guests from the definition of "passenger" for such vessels. Declares that such instructors or students shall not be considered seamen under Federal statutes. Requires each owner or charterer of a sailing school vessel to maintain evidence of financial responsibility to meet liability for death or injury to sailing school students or instructors on vessel voyages. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe rules and regulations necessary to carry out this Act. 2023-05-11T13:11:11Z  

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