H.R. 8541 · 117th Congress
Aqua Alert Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Dean Phillips
- Introduced
- 2022-07-27
- Latest action
- 2022-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Summary
Aqua Alert Act
This bill directs the U.S. Coast Guard to establish a pilot program to improve the issuance of alerts to render aid to distressed individuals on and under the high seas and waters over which the United States has jurisdiction.
In developing the pilot program, the Coast Guard must consult with relevant federal agencies, states, territories, tribal governments, and political subdivisions.