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US HB7248
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Comer
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AI Summary
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Caps rental rates for marinas operating under Army Corps of Engineers leases by excluding receipts from food, beverages, fuel, boats, and expensive boat-related items from gross receipts calculations, with a maximum 1% rate applied to those categories
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Establishes a standardized administrative fee schedule across all Corps districts: up to $50,000 for major land disturbances or lease expansions of 100+ acres; up to $5,000 for moderate review activities; up to $1,000 for all other activities
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Prohibits administrative fees for standard lease renewals, lease term extensions, or lease transfers/sales
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Requires minimum lease terms of 50 years for initial leases or first renewals, and 25 years for subsequent renewals at water resource development projects
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Prevents the Corps from requiring marina operators to pay employees above federal minimum wage as a lease condition, and mandates a final implementing rule within 1 year of enactment
Legislative Description
MARINA Act Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and Necessary Adjustments Act
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
1/27/2026