Fire-Retardant Material Exemption Extension
Floor Speech
Issues: Transportation
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Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose H.R. 1961, which would exempt the steamboat Delta Queen from important fire safety requirements. While I appreciate the historical significance of this Mississippi River steamboat, I believe that public safety must be our first priority. Exempting the Delta Queen through the passage of H.R. 1961 would expose the public to an unacceptable risk of catastrophic fire by allowing a vessel that does not meet current safety standards to carry more than 50 overnight passengers. For these reasons, I vote ``no.''
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