Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7774

FERRIES Act

Rep. Randall Introduces FERRIES Act to Invest $3.5 Billion in Water Transit and Shipyard Jobs

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Key Points

Infrastructure TransportationLabor Employment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Homeowners in coastal, island, and waterfront communities that rely on ferry service could see improved property values and better access to jobs, healthcare, and services. Better ferry infrastructure can make these communities more attractive and connected, though the impact is limited to areas with existing or planned ferry routes.

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State Impacts

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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

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Mar 3, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 3, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

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Staten Islander·about 1 month ago

Malliotakis & Ferry Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Bipartisan FERRIES Act

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and the Congressional Ferry Caucus introduced legislation to increase federal investment in ferry systems. The bill provides long-term funding for infrastructure and ensures that operators serving both urban and rural communities have access to federal resources.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

FERRIES Act

Bill NumberHR 7774

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.