This bill directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to conduct a comprehensive study and submit a report to Congress within 180 days concerning recreational vessel operator training . The study will thoroughly review existing boating education programs, including those from the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron, and various state initiatives like those associated with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). It will also examine other hands-on training programs, assessing their course materials, content, training methodologies, and relevancy to risks faced by recreational boaters. The required report must evaluate efforts to encourage mandatory recreational vessel operator training , analyze the potential for states to harmonize their education programs and testing, and assess reciprocity among states. It will also outline minimum education standards, explore the integration of a federal training program with state programs, and recommend bypass options for experienced boaters. Finally, the report will analyze the administration and scope of a potential federal boating education program, including its applicability to all state waters.