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Allow states to collect boating fees when issuing vessel registration numbers.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

What’s happening with this effort?

H.R. 8550 sits in the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as of April 27, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation dies in committee without ever receiving a vote. This bill follows a previous version that expired on September 17, 2024.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by 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. (H.R. 8550 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 9636 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 9636 (118th) →

Vehicles

H.R. 8550 (119th) · Boating Fees: State Collection and UsecurrentH.R. 9636 (118th) · 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.

Who’s behind it

Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.