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US HB7248

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Comer

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prohibits administrative fees for standard lease renewals, lease term extensions, or lease transfers/sales

  • Requires minimum lease terms of 50 years for initial leases or first renewals, and 25 years for subsequent renewals at water resource development projects

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation And Infrastructure1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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