Reps. Matsui, Poe, and Himes Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Passenger Safety on Cruise Ships

Statement

Today, Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA), Ted Poe (R-TX) and Jim Himes (D-CT), Members of the Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the safety and security of cruise ship passengers. The Cruise Passenger Protection Act (CPPA) would build on the passenger safety measures put in place by the CVSSA, which was signed into law in 2010, by clarifying and strengthening the crime reporting requirements and the video surveillance requirements, and improving medical standards.

"The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act was signed into law by President Obama in 2010, and was a critical first step in putting protections into place for the thousands of Americans who unknowingly put themselves at risk when they go on a cruise," said Rep. Matsui. "The Cruise Passenger Protection Act, which I am pleased to introduce today with my colleagues Representatives Ted Poe and Jim Himes, will continue to build upon the security and safety measures aboard our cruise ships and ensure that consumers have access to accurate information and victims are given the support and resources they deserve. I am grateful to the survivors and the victims' families who by sharing their stories have brought national attention and Congressional action to this important consumer safety issue."

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