U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB3331: Mariner Exam Modernization Act
Status: In committee, October 29, 2026
To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to merchant mariner credential examination working groups, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to merchant mariner credential examination working groups, and for other purposes.
From the committee substitute text, October 29, 2026:
A BILL To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to merchant mariner credential examination working groups, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Mariner Exam Modernization Act . SECTION 2. Examinations for merchant mariner credentials Section 7510 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)-- (A) in the subsection heading by striking Exam review and inserting Working group ; (B) in paragraph (1)-- (i) by striking 90 days and inserting 180 days ; (ii) by striking Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 and insert Mariner Exam Modernization Act ; (iii) by striking new questions for inclusion in and inserting questions, content, and relevancy of ; (iv) by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (G), (H), and (I), respectively; and (v) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the (F) at least 1 representative from the United States Merchant Marine Academy; ; (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) in the paragraph heading by striking Baseline review and inserting Review ; (ii) in subparagraph (A)-- (I) by striking Within 1 year and inserting Not later than 270 days ; (II) by striking Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 and inserting Mariner Exam Modernization Act ; (III) by striking Secretary and inserting Commandant ; (IV) by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), …
Sponsors
- Salud Carbajal (D) · primary sponsor
- Mike Ezell (R, HD-004)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 750.
- : Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 119-853.
- : Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 12.
- : Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- : Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged
- : Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Transportation employees, Marine and inland water transportation, Transportation and Public Works, Coast guard, Licensing and registrations, Advisory bodies
Common questions
- What is HB3331?
- HB3331 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Mariner Exam Modernization Act.
- What does HB3331 do?
- In its own words: To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to merchant mariner credential examination working groups, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB3331?
- In committee as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 750. (October 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3331?
- Salud Carbajal (D), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB3331?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3331
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