An amendment numbered 13 printed in the Congressional Record to provide that Title IV of the bill does not apply to individuals transported on international voyages who are not part of the crew complement or a member of the Stewards department and do not perform watchstanding functions. Such individuals must, however, possess a transportation security card when requirements apply.
What it does: Inserts new text at the end of title IVDescription
Amendment confirms the legality of the practice of allowing foreign workers to work on U.S. flag vessels on international voyages to conduct various non-watchstanding functions; and clarifies that personnel must possess a transportation security card when required under the Maritime Transportation Security Act.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 889
We couldn't match these changes to the text of H.R. 889, so they're shown as written.
Inserts new text at the end of title IV
InsertsInserted: Sec. . Section 8103(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding the following paragraph at the end of that subsection:
Inserted: "(4) Paragraph (1) of this subsection and Section 8701 of this title do not apply to individuals transported on international voyages who are not part of the crew complement required under Section 8101 or a member of the Stewards department, and do not perform watchstanding functions. However, such individuals must possess a transportation security card issued under Section 70105 of this title, when required."
Original wording
At the end of Title IV add the following:
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As printed
At the end of Title IV add the following:
Sec. . Section 8103(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding the following paragraph at the end of that subsection:
“(4) Paragraph (1) of this subsection and Section 8701 of this title do not apply to individuals transported on international voyages who are not part of the crew complement required under Section 8101 or a member of the Stewards department, and do not perform watchstanding functions. However, such individuals must possess a transportation security card issued under Section 70105 of this title, when required.”
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House amendment offered
September 15, 2005
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House amendment offered
September 15, 2005
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
September 15, 2005 • 3:07 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
September 15, 2005 • 3:07 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Young (AK).(consideration: CR H8045; text: CR H8045)
September 15, 2005 • 3:07 PM
Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Young (AK). (consideration: CR H8045; text: CR H8045)
September 15, 2005 • 3:07 PM
On agreeing to the Young (AK) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
September 15, 2005 • 3:07 PM