S. 759 · 119th Congress — Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to publish geospatial data related to public recreational use of federal waterways (e. g. , boating and fishing).…
- Congress
- 119
- Bill
- S 759
- Status
- Latest Action
- Introduced
- 2025-02-26
- Latest action date
- 2026-09-14
Record overview
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act This bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to publish geospatial data related to public recreational use of federal waterways (e. g. , boating and fishing). Under the bill, NOAA must consult with relevant stakeholders (including state and local governments, Indian tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations) to develop and adopt standards for the coordination and dissemination of geospatial data relating to fishing restrictions and recreational vessels' use of federal waterways, including the exclusive economic zone of the United States (EEZ).
Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Texas · Senate · Republican
Record provenance
Stored record updated: 2026-09-16. This is separate from the action date and does not establish enactment.