Bills · HR 7248
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7248Public Lands and Natural Resources
MARINA Act
INTRO JAN 27· LAST ACTION JAN 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it could significantly alter the financial situation for marinas operating on federal lands and waters managed by the Army Corps of Engineers. If enacted, it could reduce financial pressures on these businesses by limiting rental costs on key revenue streams and standardizing administrative fees, making it easier for them to plan and budget for the long term. This could help prevent marinas from closing, encourage investment in infrastructure, and potentially reduce the need for marinas to raise prices for services like boat slips, fuel, and repairs.
Without this bill, marinas would continue to face varying and potentially higher rental and administrative fees from different Corps districts, and shorter lease terms, which can make long-term business planning and investment challenging. Voters who use these marinas for recreation or rely on them for local economic activity might care about this bill, as it aims to support the recreational boating industry and maintain public access to vital water resources.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reduces rent for marinas by applying a separate, low percentage rate (not more than 1%) to specific sales receipts, such as those from food, fuel, and boats, rather than including them in the main rent calculation.
This provision could significantly lower a marina's operational costs by reducing the rent owed on a substantial portion of their revenue.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Army Corps of Engineers to create a clear, standardized schedule for administrative fees, capping these fees based on the complexity of the activity and prohibiting them for routine actions like lease renewals or extensions.
This creates predictability and transparency for marinas, protecting them from unpredictable or excessive administrative charges across different Corps districts.
PROVISION 03
Extends the required minimum lease periods for marinas to at least 50 years for initial leases or the first renewal after enactment, and at least 25 years for any subsequent renewals.
Longer lease terms provide greater stability, encouraging marinas to make long-term investments in their facilities and services without fear of short-term lease expiration.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits the Corps from requiring marinas to compensate their employees at a rate higher than the federal minimum wage, unless other specific federal laws already apply.
This removes a potential federal mandate on marina labor costs, giving marina operators more control over their wage policies.
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R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 28
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
JAN 27
Introduced in House
JAN 27
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
JAN 27
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7248
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 27, 2026
Last actionJan 28, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026
House BillHR 7248Public Lands and Natural Resources
MARINA Act
INTRODUCED JAN 27, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 28, 2026
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
5
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