Sec. 8401. COASTWISE TRADE

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## SEC. 8401 COASTWISE TRADE ###

(a)In General The Commandant shall review the adequacy of and continuing need for provisions in title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, that require a United States vessel documented under chapter 121 of title 46, United States Code, possessing a coastwise endorsement under that chapter, and engaged in coastwise trade, to comply with regulations for vessels engaged in an international voyage. ###

(b)Briefing Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on the findings of the review required under subsection

(a)and a discussion of how existing laws and regulations could be amended to ensure the safety of vessels described in subsection

(a)while infringing as little as possible on commerce.