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H.R.4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 119th Congress (2025-2026) Section Summary:

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SEC. 343.Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements. (a) Maintenance of supplies that prevent sexually transmitted diseases.—Section 3507(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “(taking into considerati

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SEC. 343.Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements. (a) Maintenance of supplies that prevent sexually transmitted diseases.—Section 3507(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting “(taking into consideration the length of the voyage and the number of passengers and crewmembers that the vessel can accommodate)” after “a sexual assault”. (b) Crew access to passenger staterooms; procedures and restrictions.—Section 3507(f) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) in subparagraph (A) by striking “and” at the end; and (B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: “(C) a system that electronically records the date, time, and identity of each crew member accessing each passenger stateroom; and”; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) ensure that the procedures and restrictions are— “(A) fully and properly implemented; “(B) reviewed annually; and “(C) updated as necessary.”.