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MAPWaters Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-187| House 
| Updated: 12/26/2025
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (3)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the standardization and public online publication of geospatial data related to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways and fishing restrictions, aiming to enhance public access to this information. It requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to jointly develop interagency standards for collecting and disseminating this data, thereby improving compatibility and interoperability among Federal databases. Within five years, the Secretaries must digitize and make publicly available online comprehensive geographic information system data. This includes detailed information on Federal waterway restrictions , such as conditions for entry, seasonal closures, restrictions on motorized propulsion or vessel types, and permissible watercraft activities. Additionally, data will cover Federal waterway access and navigation information , including the locations and operational dates of boat ramps, portages, fishing access sites, and bathymetric details. The legislation also mandates the publication of GIS data on Federal fishing restrictions , detailing the location and boundaries of closures, no-take zones, equipment or bait restrictions, and catch-and-release requirements. This fishing data must be updated in real-time, while other data will be updated at least twice annually, and a public comment process will be established for waterway information. To achieve these goals, the Secretaries may partner with non-Federal entities and the U.S. Geological Survey. The bill clarifies that it does not alter the definition of "navigable waters," affect agency jurisdiction over waters or fisheries, or change the accessibility of waters for recreation as of the enactment date. Annual reports on progress will be submitted to Congress.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6127
MAPWaters Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 21, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H238-240)
Jan 21, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 187.
Jan 21, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 22, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H250-251)
Jan 22, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H238-239)
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Jan 22, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2637
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)
Dec 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 26, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-62.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6127
    MAPWaters Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 21, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 21, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H238-240)


  • January 21, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 187.


  • January 21, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 22, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H250-251)


  • January 22, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H238-239)
    View Vote


  • January 22, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 22, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2637
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 16, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 17, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 18, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-62.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-2637: MAPWaters Act of 2025
Congressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsOutdoor recreation

MAPWaters Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-187| House 
| Updated: 12/26/2025
This bill mandates the standardization and public online publication of geospatial data related to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways and fishing restrictions, aiming to enhance public access to this information. It requires the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to jointly develop interagency standards for collecting and disseminating this data, thereby improving compatibility and interoperability among Federal databases. Within five years, the Secretaries must digitize and make publicly available online comprehensive geographic information system data. This includes detailed information on Federal waterway restrictions , such as conditions for entry, seasonal closures, restrictions on motorized propulsion or vessel types, and permissible watercraft activities. Additionally, data will cover Federal waterway access and navigation information , including the locations and operational dates of boat ramps, portages, fishing access sites, and bathymetric details. The legislation also mandates the publication of GIS data on Federal fishing restrictions , detailing the location and boundaries of closures, no-take zones, equipment or bait restrictions, and catch-and-release requirements. This fishing data must be updated in real-time, while other data will be updated at least twice annually, and a public comment process will be established for waterway information. To achieve these goals, the Secretaries may partner with non-Federal entities and the U.S. Geological Survey. The bill clarifies that it does not alter the definition of "navigable waters," affect agency jurisdiction over waters or fisheries, or change the accessibility of waters for recreation as of the enactment date. Annual reports on progress will be submitted to Congress.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6127
MAPWaters Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2025
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 21, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H238-240)
Jan 21, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 187.
Jan 21, 2025
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 22, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H250-251)
Jan 22, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H238-239)
View Vote
Jan 22, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 22, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 31, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2637
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)
Dec 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 17, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 26, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-62.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6127
    MAPWaters Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 21, 2025
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 21, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H238-240)


  • January 21, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 187.


  • January 21, 2025
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 22, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H250-251)


  • January 22, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H238-239)
    View Vote


  • January 22, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 22, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 31, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2637
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)


  • December 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • December 16, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 17, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 18, 2025
    Presented to President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Signed by President.


  • December 26, 2025
    Became Public Law No: 119-62.
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (3)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)

Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee, Agriculture Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-2637: MAPWaters Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsOutdoor recreation