# 119-hr-8200: Interstate Ferry Fairness Act

119-hr-8200, Interstate Ferry Fairness Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-18).

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- As of: 2026-09-18
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8200
- Congress: 119
- Title: Interstate Ferry Fairness Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2026-04-06
- Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-18

## Summary

**Expands federal ferry funding to include privately owned ferries and terminals on certain interstate routes.** It would let the federal government help build or buy private ferries and terminals, broaden which routes qualify, and set rules on ownership and fares. - Private owners and operators: Private or majority-private ferries that run between adjoining states could become eligible for federal construction or acquisition funds. Those ferries may charge fares that cover operating costs, maintenance, debt service, negotiated management fees, and a reasonable rate of return set by the Secretary. - State and local transportation agencies: Route eligibility is widened to include public roads not designated as Interstate and routes between adjoining states that connect public roads. The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program would explicitly allow funding for ferries and terminal facilities under this amended provision. - Timing: Eligibility for privately owned or majority privately owned ferries and terminals under section 147 would begin one year after enactment.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT), 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] (D-CT), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), 2026-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (D-CT), 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] (R-KY), 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] (R-NY), 2026-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4] (D-NY), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More federal funds for ferries: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would let more ferries and terminals apply for federal ferry program money. Publicly owned facilities would still qualify. Ferries or terminals could be majority publicly owned if the Secretary of Transportation finds they provide substantial public benefits. Ferries that run b…
- New fare limits for interstate ferries: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would limit fares a privately owned or majority privately owned ferry would charge when it operates between two adjoining States. Fares would be no greater than amounts needed to cover actual and necessary operating costs, maintenance, repair, debt service, and negotiated manag…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-8200 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8200)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
- [119-hr-452: Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-452)
- [119-hr-6766: Essential Caregivers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6766)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8200 (as of 2026-09-18).