H.R.2772 - Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2772, the Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard operates to study and report to Congress on recreational vessel operator training. The study will review existing training programs, course content, and assessment methodologies. The goal is to improve boating safety through better education and training standards.
Expected Effects
This bill, if enacted, will likely lead to a comprehensive review of recreational boating safety education. The report to Congress could inform future legislation aimed at standardizing and improving boater training programs nationwide. This could result in enhanced safety measures and potentially reduce boating accidents.
Potential Benefits
- Improved boater safety through enhanced training programs.
- Standardization of boating education across states.
- Reduced boating accidents and fatalities.
- Increased awareness of risks associated with recreational boating.
- Potential for a more harmonized federal and state approach to boater education.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential costs associated with implementing new federal training and testing programs.
- Possible resistance from states to adopt federal standards.
- Increased burden on recreational boaters to complete mandatory training.
- Potential delays in implementation due to the study and reporting requirements.
- Risk that the study's recommendations may not be effectively implemented.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) of the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress the power to regulate interstate commerce, including navigable waterways. The bill's focus on recreational vessel operator training falls under the umbrella of regulating activities that affect maritime commerce and safety. The necessary and proper clause would also apply in this case.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).