This bill directs the Comptroller General (the head of the Government Accountability Office) to study vessel fires and report findings to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The report will examine how federal and non-federal authorities collaborate on marine firefighting, assess how often vessel fires occur at U.S. waterfront facilities and in navigable waters up to 3 nautical miles from shore, and make recommendations for improving fire preparedness, response procedures, and training. The bill affects maritime safety agencies, local governments, and waterfront communities that face fire risks from vessels. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation, though the study will require GAO resources to complete the investigation and prepare the report.
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