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House bill · H.R. 9650 (119th Congress)

Vessel Identification Protection Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 13, 2026

Sponsor: Mike Ezell (U.S. Representative, MS-4, Republican)

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Summary

The bill would amend title 18 of the U.S. Code to make it a federal crime to knowingly remove, alter, forge, or affix unauthorized identification numbers on a vessel or vessel part in or affecting interstate commerce with the purpose of obscuring its identity, and to traffic in such vessels.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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