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2 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025.
HR4857 · 119th Congress
Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
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What HR4857 actually does
This story is about a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship. This bill would set stronger federal rules for cruise ships, including higher medical and crew standards and a DOT office to inspect and enforce rules.
If passed, it would:
- Create a DOT cruise passenger office to inspect and enforce rules • Raise medical and crew standards and improve reporting and data.
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This story is about a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship and health authorities responding to assess risks and implications. This bill would create a cruise passenger protection office at the Department of Transportation to inspect ships, handle complaints, and set medical and crew standards.
If passed, it would
- Create a DOT cruise passenger protection office to inspect ships and publish data • Require stronger medical and crew standards and enforce penalties for violations.