HR. 187Became Law
MAPWaters Act of 2025
Directs the Forest Service and Interior Department to standardize, digitize, and publish public access and restriction data for federal recreational waterways
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs the Forest Service and Interior Department to standardize, digitize, and publish public access and restriction data for federal recreational waterways
Key points
- Establish public comment process
- Require online waterway access data
- Require updates to fishing restrictions
- Direct geospatial data standards
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Became Law
Latest action
2025-12-26 — Became Public Law No: 119-62.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightData collection, sharing, protectionGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingLand use and conservation