Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
House Bill Would Ban Forced Arbitration and Boost Safety Rules for Cruise Passengers
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would create a new Transportation Department office to take cruise passenger complaints, inspect ships, and enforce rules.
- Cruise lines would have to clearly show key ticket terms before you buy, like hidden fees, where you can sue, and how long you have to file (at least 3 years).
- Cruise tickets could no longer force arbitration or block group lawsuits before a dispute happens, making it easier for passengers to go to court together.
- If a serious crime happens, cruise lines would have to report it quickly (generally within 4 hours) and share incident data online; victims would get a 24/7 hotline and support help.
- Cruise ships on trips starting or ending in the U.S. would face stronger safety requirements, like longer video retention, overboard detection tech, and improved medical staffing and training.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
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
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
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