Bill · H.R. 9543· House(119-HR-9543)
To amend the Act of July 5, 1884, to permit the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as tourist accommodations, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 6/30/2026
- Last activity
- 6/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Ed Case
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Act of July 5, 1884. The primary goal is to allow for the imposition of taxes on vessels that operate as cruise ships. It specifically targets vessels that dock at a U.S. port and charge fees for passenger accommodations. The legislation also includes provisions regarding the taxation of passengers or crew members on these vessels. Additionally, it grants non-Federal interests the authority to levy and collect these taxes.
Yes
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?+5
The bill allows for the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as cruise ships.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+4
The bill grants non-Federal interests the authority to levy and collect specific taxes.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-5
The bill permits new taxes on vessels operating as cruise ships, which could impact the cruise industry.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The bill allows for taxes to be imposed on the crew of cruise ships, which may impact low-wage workers.
Would high-income households be better off under this?-2
The bill allows for taxes on passengers, which may increase costs for travelers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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New Revenue Streams: The bill allows for the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as cruise ships, their passengers, or their crew (Section 1, subsection (b)(4)). This could provide a way for non-Federal interests to collect funds.
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Authority to Collect Taxes: The bill grants non-Federal interests the power to levy and collect various impositions (Section 1, subsection (c)). This provides a specific mechanism for tax collection.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Costs for Travelers: The bill defines a cruise ship as a vessel that charges a fee for accommodation or living quarters for transients (Section 1, subsection (d)). This could lead to higher costs for passengers through the imposition of new taxes.
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Financial Burden on Crew: The bill allows for taxes to be imposed on the crew of such vessels (Section 1, subsection (b)(4)), which could result in a financial burden for those working on these ships.
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-5Good For High Income Households-2Good For Low Income Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Corporate Taxes+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+4
- 6/30/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E638)
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House