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Cruise Ship Regulations Eased: New Rules for Voyages and Crew

This act introduces changes to ease operations for large cruise ships with at least 800 passenger berths. These changes may affect the availability of cruises and crew employment rules, potentially lowering operating costs for shipowners and increasing tourism offerings.
Key points
Large cruise ships (over 800 berths) will be exempt from certain passenger transport requirements between U.S. ports.
Citizenship and Navy Reserve requirements for large cruise ship crews will be relaxed.
Rules for temporary landing of foreign crew members in U.S. ports will be simplified, potentially streamlining ship operations.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2536
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding American Tourism Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2536.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Large cruise ships (over 800 berths) will be exempt from certain passenger transport requirements between U.S. ports.
  • Citizenship and Navy Reserve requirements for large cruise ship crews will be relaxed.
  • Rules for temporary landing of foreign crew members in U.S. ports will be simplified, potentially streamlining ship operations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Transport Economy