The Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act directs the U.S. Coast Guard to conduct a comprehensive study on recreational boating safety training and submit findings to Congress within 180 days. The study will review existing training programs offered by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadrons, and state boating education programs, examining their course materials, teaching methods, and how well they address actual boating risks. The report must analyze whether states can standardize their boating education requirements, determine what minimum federal standards should apply, and evaluate whether the federal government should establish its own boating education and testing program that works alongside state programs. The legislation affects recreational boat operators and state boating authorities, as its findings could lead to future mandatory boating education requirements. No specific funding amount is allocated in the bill text; it is primarily an information-gathering initiative to inform future boating safety policy decisions.
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