America's Cup Act of 2011
Public Law 112-61 · H.R. 3321 · 112th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Barack Obama (D) on Nov 29, 2011 · Transportation and Public Works
Sponsor: Rep. Wally Herger (R-CA-2)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
America's Cup Act of 2011 - Authorizes eligible competing or supporting vessels operating only in preparation for, or in connection with, the 34th America's Cup commencing in 2011 in the United States to position competing vessels and transport individuals, equipment, and supplies for such competition in and around U.S. ports.
Prohibits vessels from operating unless issued an Eligibility Certification from the Administrator of the Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Subjects noncompliant vessels to certain penalties.
Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessels: (1) M/V GEYSIR, (2) OCEAN VERITAS, and (3) LUNA.
Authorizes issuance of a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for liquefying natural gas (LNG) tanker vessels: (1) LNG GEMINI, (2) LNG LEO, and (3) LNG VIRGO. Limits authorized coastwise trade for each vessel to the carriage of natural gas, as defined in the Deepwater Port Act of 1974.
Prohibits a vessel transported in Dry Dock #2 (state of Alaska registration AIDEA FDD-2), if, during such transportation, such dock remains connected by a utility or other connecting line to pierside moorage, from being considered merchandise for purposes of certain coastwise trade requirements a vessel must otherwise meet before engaging in merchandise transportation.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee · House · referred toSubcommittee: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee
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Related bills
4 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 563Related billText similarities
Domestic Energy Independence and Maritime Jobs Creation Act
H.R. 3270Related billText similarities
America's Cup Act of 2011
H.R. 3311Related billText similarities
America's Cup Act of 2011
S. 1759Related billText similarities
America's Cup Act of 2011
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 19 actions.
- Nov 29, 2011Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 112-61.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Nov 19, 2011FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Nov 18, 2011Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. LoBiondo asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 17, 2011FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
- Nov 7, 2011CalendarCalendar · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 221.
- Nov 4, 2011FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 2, 1 Present (Roll no. 831).House roll call 831
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3321.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. LoBiondo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Nov 3, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- Nov 2, 2011CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
1 amendment offered to the bill, with the last recorded step of each.
- Agreed to
S.Amdt. 1222SenateSen. Dianne FeinsteinD-CA· offered Nov 17, 2011Agreed to
In the nature of a substitute.
Nov 17, 2011: Amendment SA 1222 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.