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: “SEC. 3509. [46 U.S.C. 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) [46 U.S.C. 3501] 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.” .