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S. 1423

U.S. Senate•In Senate Committee

Summary

S. 1423, which hammers' Law, was introduced in the Senate on Apr 10, 2025 by Sen. Deb Fischer (R) with 3 co-sponsors. It was referred to Commerce, Science, And Transportation, and last saw action on Apr 10, 2025: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Record

Text

S. 1423 has 3 co-sponsors.

sb1423/introduced-in-senate.txt
119 S1423 IS: Hammers' Law
 U.S. Senate
 2025-04-10
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 II  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  S. 1423  IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES   April 10, 2025   Mrs. Fischer  (for herself,  Mr. Blumenthal , and  Mr. Ricketts ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the  Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation    A BILL
To provide authorization for nonpecuniary damages in an action resulting from a cruise ship voyage occurring on the high seas.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Hammers' Law  .
2.
Limitations in certain cases
(a)
In general
Section 30307 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—
(1)
in the section heading, by striking
Commercial aviation accidents   and inserting
Limitations in certain cases  ;
(2)
by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
(a)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Cruise ship
The term  cruise ship  means a passenger vessel, other than a vessel of the United States operated by the Federal Government or a vessel owned and operated by a State, that—
(A)
is authorized to carry at least 250 passengers;
(B)
has onboard sleeping facilities for each passenger;
(C)
is on a voyage that embarks or disembarks passengers in the United States; and
(D)
is not engaged on a coastwise voyage.
(2)
Nonpecuniary damages
The term  nonpecuniary damages  means damages for loss of care, comfort, and companionship.
 ;
(3)
in subsection (b), by inserting  or cruise ship voyage  after  commercial aviation ; and
(4)
in subsection (c), by inserting  or cruise ship voyage  after  commercial aviation .
(b)
Clerical amendment
The table of sections for  chapter 303  of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 30307 and inserting the following:
30307. Limitations in certain cases.
  .

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-04-10
  2. Passed Senate
  3. Passed House
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

A bill to provide authorization for nonpecuniary damages in an action resulting from a cruise ship voyage occurring on the high seas.

Sponsors

Sen. Deb Fischer (R) sponsors S. 1423, and 3 members have co-sponsored it, 2 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

S. 1423 went before 1 committee: Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Referred To · Apr 10, 2025 · 458 Bills

Actions

S. 1423 has taken 2 actions since Apr 10, 2025.

ChamberAction
Apr 10, 2025
Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Apr 10, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Votes

S. 1423 has not gone to a roll call.

1 bill is related to S. 1423, as Identical bill.

Titles

S. 1423 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Hammers' Law — Display Title
  • Hammers' Law — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • A bill to provide authorization for nonpecuniary damages in an action resulting from a cruise ship voyage occurring on the high seas. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S. 1423 under Transportation and Public Works, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S. 1423’s is Transportation and Public Works.

s1423/policy-areas.txt
Transportation and Public WorksAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationWater Resources Development

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