MARINA Act
HR 7248 (MARINA Act) standardizes fees and lease terms for marinas operating on Corps of Engineers waterways. It caps rent at 1% of marina sales (including food, fuel, and boat services), creates fixed administrative fee tiers ($50,000 for major projects, $5,000 for moderate reviews, $1,000 for routine matters), and sets minimum lease terms at 50 years for initial agreements. The bill also prohibits requiring wages above federal minimum wage and mandates a public fee schedule. It directly affects all marina operators under Corps leases, ensuring consistent pricing and reducing arbitrary fees across all districts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HR 7248
Scope: US
Hi! I can help you understand HR 7248. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline