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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Passenger ships</title>
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  <updated>2008-11-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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  <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5063</id>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3689 Economic Recovery Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3689/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-17:/action/178499</id>
    <updated>2008-11-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6434 Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6434/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-08:/action/165459</id>
    <updated>2008-07-08T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the United States, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6408 Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h6408/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/164284</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3204 Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s3204/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/164740</id>
    <updated>2008-06-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure the security and safety of passengers and crew on cruise vessels, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2881 Clean Cruise Ship Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2881/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/action/150490</id>
    <updated>2008-04-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to establish national standards for discharges from cruise vessels into the waters of the United States, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.4065 Employment Eligibility Verification and Anti-Identity Theft Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h4065/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-01:/action/135646</id>
    <updated>2007-11-01T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.3852 To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3852/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-16:/action/132472</id>
    <updated>2007-10-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend title 46, United States Code, to extend the exemption from the fire-retardant materials construction requirement for vessels operating within the Boundary Line.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.652 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-hr652/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-09-17:/action/129285</id>
    <updated>2007-09-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.3387 To update and improve the codification of title 46, United States Code.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3387/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-03:/action/127317</id>
    <updated>2007-08-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To update and improve the codification of title 46, United States Code.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.1891 A bill to provide limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s1891/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-07-26:/action/124269</id>
    <updated>2007-07-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide limited immunity for reports of suspected terrorist activity or suspicious behavior and response.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.2830 Integrated Deepwater Program Reform Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2830/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-22:/action/119526</id>
    <updated>2007-06-22T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.2561 Fast and Secure Travel at the Borders Act of 2007</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h2561/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-05:/action/117056</id>
    <updated>2007-06-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To protect the United States by targeting terrorists at the border, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: S.1346 Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-s1346/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-12-20:/action/87898</id>
    <updated>2006-12-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of maritime sites in the State of Michigan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 20, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-436.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: S.1346 Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-s1346/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-12-20:/action/87897</id>
    <updated>2006-12-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of maritime sites in the State of Michigan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 20, 2006: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.1346 Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-s1346/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-12-11:/action/87896</id>
    <updated>2006-12-11T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of maritime sites in the State of Michigan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 11, 2006: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: S.1346 Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-s1346/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-12-06:/action/87893</id>
    <updated>2006-12-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of maritime sites in the State of Michigan.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 06, 2006: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3875 Real Security Act of 2006</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-s3875/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-09-07:/action/39843</id>
    <updated>2006-09-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide real national security, restore United States leadership, and implement tough and smart policies to win the war on terror, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5848 Western Hemisphere Traveler Improvement Act of 2006</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-h5848/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-07-20:/action/42111</id>
    <updated>2006-07-20T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To increase the number of types of documents able to satisfy the requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and to ensure such documents are widely available and affordable.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.889 Authorization bill FY2006, Coast Guard</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/109-h889/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-07-12:/action/43789</id>
    <updated>2006-07-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2006, to make technical corrections to various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 12, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-241.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.889 Authorization bill FY2006, Coast Guard</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2006-07-12:/action/43788</id>
    <updated>2006-07-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2006, to make technical corrections to various laws administered by the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 12, 2006: Signed by President.    </content>
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