CNMI Ferry Act

# CNMI Ferry Act (HR 4039) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The CNMI Ferry Act would provide support for ferry service in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean. While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't listed in the available information, ferry legislation typically addresses funding, operational requirements, or infrastructure improvements for water transportation between islands. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect residents and businesses in the Northern Mariana Islands, which rely on inter-island ferry service for transportation, commerce, and economic activity.

It could also impact tourists visiting the territory. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds (the non-voting representative from the Northern Mariana Islands) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Additional information about specific provisions would be available once the bill's full text is reviewed. --- *Note: More detailed analysis would require access to the bill's full legislative text, which isn't provided in this summary.*.