All Roll Calls
Yes: 413 • No: 0
HR187119th Congress
MAPWaters Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Became Law
Summary
Creates a unified public geospatial system for federal waterways and fishing rules. It standardizes vocabulary and forces agencies to consolidate, publish, and update maps and data so the public and partners can find access points, closures, and gear rules more easily.
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Standardized public waterway and fishing data
The law sets one standard for waterway and fishing maps within 30 months. Within 5 years, agencies post this GIS data online for everyone. Maps show fishing closures, gear limits, and catch and release rules. They list boat ramps, portages, access sites, opening dates, and depth charts when possible. They show closures, inspections, seasonal dates, speed and no wake zones, and allowed craft and activities. Access and restriction data update at least twice a year; fishing rules update in real time, as much as possible. Agencies can work with USGS, States, Tribes, tech firms, and nonprofits, and take public comments. Public maps do not reveal locations of historic or archaeological sites.
Covered waters and authority stay same
The law defines key terms and the covered agencies: Reclamation, National Park Service, BLM, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service. It does not change the federal definition of navigable waters or State and Federal authority over waters and fisheries. It does not change which waters are open to hunting, fishing, or recreation as of enactment. Irrigation canals and flowage easements are not covered. These rules take effect now.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
UT • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Fulcher
ID • R
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 1/3/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 1/21/2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Yes: 413 • No: 0