Bills · HR 2772
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2772Transportation and Public Works
Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2025
INTRO APR 9· LAST ACTION APR 9
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it's a step towards potentially improving boating safety across the United States. Recreational boating accidents can lead to serious injuries and fatalities, and inconsistencies in training requirements and content across states might contribute to these risks. By having the Coast Guard conduct a comprehensive study, lawmakers will get a clear picture of the current state of boater education, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
If this bill becomes law, the resulting report could lead to informed discussions about federal or state-level changes to boating education. This could mean more standardized training, better course content, or clearer rules for who needs training and what it entails. If it doesn't pass, the current patchwork of state and voluntary training programs would likely continue, potentially missing opportunities to enhance safety for all recreational boaters.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Secretary of the department operating the Coast Guard to study recreational vessel operator training programs.
This initiates a formal review of current boating education across the nation, identifying what is currently in place.
PROVISION 02
Requires the study to include a review of existing programs like Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadron, and State boating education programs.
This ensures a broad assessment of both voluntary and state-mandated training, covering many current options for boaters.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the study to examine course content, teaching methods, assessment techniques, and relevance to boater risks.
This aims to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of current training, focusing on practical safety outcomes.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to Congress detailing findings, including steps taken to encourage mandatory training, state harmonization, and minimum standards.
This provides Congress with comprehensive information and recommendations that could inform future boating safety legislation.
PROVISION 05
Includes analysis of how a federal training program could integrate with state programs and options for experienced boaters.
This addresses potential pathways for more uniform national boating safety standards while considering current state roles and experienced operators.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 9
Introduced in House
APR 9
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
APR 9
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2772
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 9, 2025
Last actionApr 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025
House BillHR 2772Transportation and Public Works
Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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