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To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.

USA119th CongressHR-8550| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 46, United States Code, to grant states new authority to require the payment of certain boating-related fees as a condition for issuing a vessel number. These fees may include those for search and rescue operations, boating safety measures, or efforts to address aquatic invasive species. States are permitted to collect these new fees in conjunction with other existing vessel numbering fees. Crucially, all funds collected under this authority must be used exclusively for activities directly related to improving recreational boating, enhancing boater safety and access, facilitating waterway use by recreational boaters, and combating aquatic invasive species.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9636
To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9636
    To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.


  • April 28, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-3985: State Boating Act

To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.

USA119th CongressHR-8550| House 
| Updated: 4/28/2026
This bill amends title 46, United States Code, to grant states new authority to require the payment of certain boating-related fees as a condition for issuing a vessel number. These fees may include those for search and rescue operations, boating safety measures, or efforts to address aquatic invasive species. States are permitted to collect these new fees in conjunction with other existing vessel numbering fees. Crucially, all funds collected under this authority must be used exclusively for activities directly related to improving recreational boating, enhancing boater safety and access, facilitating waterway use by recreational boaters, and combating aquatic invasive species.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9636
To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9636
    To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.


  • April 28, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jennifer A. Kiggans

Jennifer A. Kiggans

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Blake D. Moore (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-3985: State Boating Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted