James Comer would reintroduce the MARINA Act to create a standardized framework for calculating administrative fees for marina operators, cap certain sales at one percent for rent calculations, extend lease terms, and ensure fees are charged only for non-routine Corps district functions.

today reintroduced the Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and Necessary Adjustments (MARINA) Act... creating a standardized framework for calculating administrative fees... capping... at one percent... extends initial lease terms to 50 years and renewals to 25 years... ensures they are for non-routine Corps District functions

Comer pledged to advance the MARINA Act, which would regulate Army Corps fee calculations and lease terms for Kentucky marina owners.

Comer Reintroduces the MARINA Act to Protect Kentucky’s Marina Owners | Press Releases | Congressman James Comer
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H.R.7248 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) MARINA Act Sponsor: Comer, James [Rep.-R-KY-1] (Introduced 01/27/2026) ... Latest Action: House - 01/27/2026 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Comer sponsored the MARINA Act in the 119th Congress, indicating support for advancing that legislation.

James Comer | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
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Congress.gov lists H.R.7248 in the 119th Congress as the MARINA Act, sponsored by Rep. James Comer, introduced on 2026-01-27 and referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure.

Official congressional records show Comer did reintroduce the MARINA Act in the 119th Congress. The bill was referred to committee and had not advanced beyond introduction on the cited record, but the promise was specifically to reintroduce the bill.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congress.gov - Representative James Comer Member Activity
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Congress.gov identifies Comer as representing Kentucky District 1 in the 114th through 119th Congresses, including the 2025-2026 Congress in which H.R.7248 was introduced.

The official member profile supports that the MARINA Act reintroduction occurred during Comer's later federal service in the same current House term relevant to the promise assessment.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congress.gov - Representative James Comer Member Activity
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