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Merchant Mariner Exam Update Bill
Recent Bills/Merchant Mariner Exam Update Bill

Merchant Mariner Exam Update Bill

IntroducedMay 13, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 12.
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Why This Matters

This bill updates the process for reviewing and approving exams for merchant mariner credentials. It aims to ensure that the exams are relevant and reflect current industry standards.

If you are planning to take the merchant mariner exam, the questions will be more relevant and updated to current standards.
Who this affects
Recent applicants · Future applicants · Merchant mariner credential applicants
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill changes how the Coast Guard reviews exams for merchant mariner credentials.
  2. 2It requires working groups to include recent exam takers to improve exam relevance.
  3. 3The bill allows remote participation for working group members who cannot attend in person.
  4. 4It mandates annual meetings for the working group to discuss new exam questions.
  5. 5The Commandant must approve questions before they can be used in exams.
Read the detailed summary

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 50 East 100 North in Moab, Utah, as the "2nd Lieutenant Mitch Williams Post Office".

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IntroducedCurrentMay 13, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 12.

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Donald Trump
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