To amend the Act of July 5, 1884 to permit the imposition of taxes on vessels operating as tourist accommodations, and for other purposes.

Ed Case

Democrat · HI · Representative

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

2026-06-30

Source: Congress.gov

The proposal would allow states and local governments to collect taxes on boats and ships that operate as tourist accommodations, such as cruise ships or floating hotels. Currently, an old 1884 law prevents these taxes from being imposed on vessels, so this change would give communities the ability to generate tax revenue from the tourism industry that uses their waters. This would affect cruise ship companies, boat tour operators, and local governments that depend on tourism revenue.

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