Bills · S 2640
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2640Transportation and Public Works
Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to empower cruise ship passengers, who often find themselves navigating complex contracts and international laws when issues arise at sea. If this bill becomes law, passengers would have greater transparency about what they're agreeing to before their trip, stronger protections if they experience a problem, and more avenues to seek justice through the court system, rather than being restricted by terms that can limit their rights.
Without this bill, passengers would continue to face challenges like short deadlines for filing lawsuits, potentially hidden clauses in lengthy contracts, and limitations on their ability to join together in class-action lawsuits or take their grievances to public courts. The creation of a dedicated consumer protection office means there would be a centralized federal body whose specific job is to advocate for and protect cruise passengers, which is a significant change from the current regulatory landscape.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes an Office of Maritime Consumer Protection within the Department of Transportation.
This creates a dedicated federal entity responsible for overseeing cruise passenger protection, handling complaints, and enforcing new rules.
PROVISION 02
Requires cruise lines to provide clear, easy-to-understand summaries of key contract terms to passengers before they agree to the contract.
This increases transparency for passengers, ensuring they understand crucial contract details like fees and liability limits.
PROVISION 03
Invalidates pre-dispute arbitration clauses and class action waiver clauses in contracts for covered passenger vessel transportation.
This allows passengers to pursue legal action in courts and join class-action lawsuits, removing restrictions that often limit their options for seeking justice.
PROVISION 04
Sets a minimum statute of limitations of 3 years for filing lawsuits against a cruise line, which must be clearly stated in contracts.
This gives passengers a reasonable amount of time to pursue legal remedies for any incidents or injuries that occur.
PROVISION 05
Includes provisions for improved crime reporting, prevention, documentation, and response requirements for cruise vessels.
This aims to enhance the safety and security of passengers and ensure proper handling of criminal incidents on board.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 1
Introduced in Senate
AUG 1
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2640
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 1, 2025
Last actionAug 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025
Senate BillS 2640Transportation and Public Works
Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
INTRODUCED AUG 1, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 1, 2025
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READING
42 min
COSPONSORS
1
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