S. 3731 aims to allow certain large cruise ships to transport passengers between ports in Alaska and between ports in Alaska and Washington, even if these ships are not typically allowed to participate in coastwise trade. This bill creates an exception for vessels carrying...
Simple Explanation
Certain big cruise ships that usually can't carry people between places in Alaska and Washington can do so with special permission, as long as they follow all rules. This permission might stop if other ships that qualify start taking those routes, but can start again if those ships leave.