House Bill Would Ban Forced Arbitration and Boost Safety Rules for Cruise Passengers
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No action since August 2025
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9312 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9312 (118th) →How this policy affects specific groups of people
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
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The legislation ensures passengers are fully aware of their rights before boarding and provides a means of seeking recourse. It is intended to improve medical care onboard, strengthen safety measures, and ensure proper investigations when violent crimes occur.
This significant legislative move promises to transform how cruise lines handle safety and crime-related incidents. It outlines the types of complaints passengers can raise and calls for an easily accessible database of crime data, including overboard incidents.
The bill applies to any ship with overnight accommodations for 250 or more passengers on a voyage embarking or disembarking in the U.S. It includes a 3-year minimum statute of limitations for filing lawsuits and establishes a victim support services office.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
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