MARINA Act
Congress targets lower Corps marina rent and fees, sets longer leases and limits extra wage demands
To require the Corps of Engineers to take certain actions with respect to rental amounts and administrative fees charged to certain marinas, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Limits how the Corps of Engineers can calculate rent for certain marinas, including a 1% cap tied to some marina sales like food, fuel, and boats.
- Requires the Corps to use one nationwide schedule for marina administrative fees, so districts don’t charge differently for the same kinds of reviews.
- Caps admin fees at $50,000 for major projects (including lease expansions of 100 acres or more), $5,000 for moderate reviews, and $1,000 for other work.
- Bans admin fees for routine paperwork like standard lease renewals, term extensions, and most lease transfers or sales.
- Sets longer lease terms: at least 50 years for an initial lease (or first renewal after the law starts), and at least 25 years for later renewals; also limits the Corps from requiring above-minimum-wage pay as a lease condition.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
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Comer Reintroduces MARINA Act
Covers the bill’s reintroduction and summarizes key provisions: standardized administrative fees, 1% cap on certain low-margin sales used in rent calculations, limits on when fees can be charged, and longer lease terms.
Comer Reintroduces MARINA Act
Local coverage of the reintroduced MARINA Act describing caps on marina-related rent calculations and a uniform Corps administrative fee framework, with context about marina operator complaints and oversight activity.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To require the Corps of Engineers to take certain actions with respect to rental amounts and administrative fees charged to certain marinas, and for other purposes.
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