To restrict the imposition by the Secretary of Homeland Security of fines, penalties, duties, or tariffs applicable only to coastwise voyages, or prohibit otherwise qualified non-United States citizens from serving as crew, on specified vessels transporting passengers between the State of Washington and the State of Alaska, to address a Canadian cruise ship ban and the extraordinary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Alaskan communities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Enacted — Signed by the President on May 24, 2021
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on May 24, 2021.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Congressman Don Young in the Vancouver Sun: Charting a course for the next century of maritime policy”
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Rep. Don Young [R-AK, 1973-2022]
(Sponsor)
on Sep 14, 2021
“Alaska Tourism Restoration Act Signed Into Law”
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Rep. Don Young [R-AK, 1973-2022]
(Sponsor)
on May 24, 2021
“Alaska Congressional Delegation Successful in Fight to Create Path Forward for Alaskas Tourism Industry”
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Rep. Don Young [R-AK, 1973-2022]
(Sponsor)
on May 20, 2021
Incorporated legislation
This bill incorporates provisions from:
S. 593: Alaska Tourism Restoration Act
Passed Senate (House next) on May 13, 2021. 100% incorporated. (compare text)
History
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Feb 24, 2021
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Introduced
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May 13, 2021
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Identical Bill —
Passed Senate (House next)
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May 20, 2021
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was without objection so no record of individual votes was made. |
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May 20, 2021
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Passed Senate
The bill was passed by both chambers in identical form. It goes to the President next who may sign or veto the bill. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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May 24, 2021
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Enacted — Signed by the President
The President signed the bill and it became law.
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H.R. 1318 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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