This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate vessel fires and firefighting capabilities in U.S. waters and at waterfront facilities. Within 180 days of the law's enactment, the GAO must submit a report to Congress examining how federal and non-federal authorities collaborate to prevent fires on ships, analyze how often these fires occur within 3 nautical miles of the U.S. shoreline, and recommend improvements to preparedness and response efforts. The bill affects maritime safety agencies, local fire departments, port authorities, and waterfront communities that may be at risk from vessel fires. No specific funding amount is mentioned in the legislation, though the GAO would use existing resources to complete the study.
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