Recreational Boaters Streamlined Inspection Act

H.R. 1509, the Recreational Boaters Streamlined Inspection Act, would require the Department of Homeland Security to establish a videophone inspection program at specific entry points in Florida. This system would allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning from international waters on recreational vessels to report their arrival and complete required customs and immigration screenings remotely. The bill aims to simplify the entry process for boaters while maintaining the government's authority to require in-person inspections or physical reporting when deemed necessary for security.