HR 8550 · 119th Congress

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.

This bill makes a straightforward change to federal boating law: it allows states to collect additional fees from boat owners when they register their vessels and get vessel numbers. Right now, states can only charge certain specific fees during vessel registration. This bill adds a new option—states can now also re…

Sponsor

Kiggans, Jennifer A. (R-Virginia)

Introduced

2026-04-28

Policy area

Transportation and Public Works