Bill · H.R. 7248· House(119-HR-7248)
MARINA Act
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/28/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- James Comer
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The MARINA Act directs the Secretary of the Army to change how the Corps of Engineers handles rental amounts and administrative fees for certain marinas. It seeks to limit rental calculations by excluding specific combined receipts and capping the applicable percentage rate. The bill also requires the creation of a standardized fee schedule for administrative charges. Additionally, it establishes specific lease periods for initial and subsequent renewals. Finally, the act places limits on required employee compensation and mandates a final rule for implementation.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
The bill provides predictable administrative fees, longer lease terms, and lower rental calculations for marina operators.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6
The bill reduces the rental burden on marina operators by excluding certain receipts from the rental calculation and capping the percentage rate.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires the Secretary to publish a standardized fee schedule on a public website.
The opposite
Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?-5
The bill prohibits the Secretary from requiring operators to pay more than the Federal minimum wage as a condition of the lease.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduced Rental Costs for Operators: The Secretary must exclude combined covered receipts from the total gross receipts calculation and cap the percentage rate at s1(a)(1) and s1(a)(2). This could lower the rental burden on marina operators.
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Predictable Administrative Fees: The Secretary is required to establish a standardized fee schedule that specifies when and how fees are assessed, providing more clarity for operators under s3(b)(1).
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Protection Against Certain Fees: The Secretary is prohibited from charging administrative fees for standard lease renewals, lease term extensions, or certain lease transfers or sales under s3(b)(2)(A).
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Long-term Stability for Leases: The bill mandates longer lease periods, requiring at least 50 years for initial leases or the first renewal, and at least 25 years for subsequent renewals under s3(c).
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Lower Wage Requirements: The Secretary is prohibited from requiring operators to pay employees at a rate higher than the Federal minimum wage as a condition of a covered lease under s3(d).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Higher Fees for Large Projects: Operators may face higher administrative fees of up to $50,000 for activities involving land disturbances requiring major review or lease area expansions of 100 acres or more under s3(b)(2)(A)(i).
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Fees for Moderate Review Activities: Operators may be charged up to $5,000 for activities that require a moderate review effort, such as coordination with other agencies, under s3(b)(2)(A)(ii).
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General Activity Fees: Operators may be charged up to $1,000 for any other activities under s3(b)(2)(A)(iii).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6Increases Minimum Wage-5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/28/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Mike BostRepublican · Illinois
Brett GuthrieRepublican · Kentucky
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Harold RogersRepublican · Kentucky
John RoseRepublican · Tennessee