What does Preamble of Interstate Ferry Fairness Act do?

This bill amends title 23, United States Code, to modify eligibility for the Ferry Boat Program. It aims to allow privately or majority-privately owned ferry or ferry terminal facilities to participate in the program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Interstate Ferry Fairness Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Interstate Ferry Fairness Act.

What does AMENDMENT TO ALLOW PRIVATELY OWNED FERRIES AND FERRY TERMINAL of Interstate Ferry Fairness Act do?

This section amends Section 129(c) of Title 23, United States Code, to allow privately owned ferries and ferry terminal facilities to be eligible for the Ferry Boat Program. The amendments modify eligibility criteria, permitting privately owned or majority privately owned ferries operating between two adjoining states to be eligible if they provide substantial public benefits or meet surface transportation needs. Federal participation may now include the construction or purchase of ferries and terminal facilities for private ownership, specifically for ferries operating between two adjoining states. The amendments also allow privately owned or majority privately owned ferries operating between two adjoining states to charge fares, with limitations on the amount and how revenues are applied. Section 133(b)(1)(B) of Title 23 is amended to include ferry boats and terminal facilities eligible under Section 129(c). Section 147(c) of Title 23 is amended to broaden eligibility to 'entities' rather than solely 'public entities'.

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Interstate Ferry Fairness Act

Last updated: 4/6/2026 · Introduced: 4/6/2026

Author: Nick LaLota (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands eligibility for the Ferry Boat Program to include privately or majority-privately owned ferries and ferry terminal facilities operating between two adjoining states.
The legislation permits federal funding for the construction or purchase of ferries and terminal facilities for private ownership, provided they offer substantial public benefits or meet surface transportation needs.
Amendments broaden eligibility criteria to encompass 'entities' rather than solely 'public entities' and allow privately owned ferries to charge fares with specified limitations.

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