MEDICAL STANDARDS.

SEC. 8322. MEDICAL STANDARDS.(a) In General.—Chapter 35 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:“§ 3509. Medical standards “The owner of a vessel to which section 3507 applies shall ensure that—“(1) a physician is always present and available to treat any passengers who may be on board the vessel in the event of an emergency situation;“(2) the vessel is in compliance with the Health Care Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities established by the American College of Emergency Physicians; and“(3) the initial safety briefing given to the passengers on board the vessel includes—“(A) the location of the vessel’s medical facilities; and“(B) the appropriate steps passengers should follow during a medical emergency.” .(b) Clerical Amendment.—The analysis for chapter 35 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “3509. Medical standards.”.