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Increased Water Safety: Coast Guard Must Respond to Safety Recommendations

New rules require the U.S. Coast Guard to respond quickly and publicly to safety recommendations from experts (NTSB). This aims to improve transportation and activities safety on the water, impacting the safety of citizens using these areas.
Key points
The Coast Guard must respond to safety recommendations within 90 days.
Responses must explain if recommendations will be adopted, partially adopted, or refused, providing reasons and timelines.
Recommendations and responses will be publicly available, increasing transparency on safety efforts.
Annual reports to Congress are required on the status of implementing key safety recommendations.
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Additional Information
Coast Guard Safety and Accountability Act
Print number: HR 509
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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Key Questions about Increased Water Safety: Coast Guard Must Respond to Safety Recommendations

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 509.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Coast Guard must respond to safety recommendations within 90 days.
  • Responses must explain if recommendations will be adopted, partially adopted, or refused, providing reasons and timelines.
  • Recommendations and responses will be publicly available, increasing transparency on safety efforts.
  • Annual reports to Congress are required on the status of implementing key safety recommendations.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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