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H.R. 7248119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jan 28, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The MARINA Act caps rent rates, standardizes fees, and sets minimum 50-year leases for marinas on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers land.
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The MARINA Act changes how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers calculates rent and fees for marina operators on federal land. It caps the rent percentage on categories like fuel, boats, food, and beverages at no more than 1 percent of sales, and requires a single uniform fee schedule across all Corps districts. It also sets minimum lease lengths of 50 years for initial leases and first renewals, and at least 25 years for subsequent renewals.
The bill primarily affects private businesses operating marinas on Corps of Engineers lakes and reservoirs across the country. Recreational boaters and lakeside visitors who use those marinas could also be indirectly affected.
The Corps of Engineers would be required to rewrite its rules within one year of the bill becoming law. The bill removes the Corps' current discretion over lease lengths and fee amounts, replacing them with legislatively set minimums and caps.
Administrative fees charged to marina operators would be capped based on activity complexity, ranging from $1,000 for routine matters up to $50,000 for large projects requiring multiple government agencies to approve.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.