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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act This act directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to standardize and publish geospatial data related to public recreational use of federal waterways (e.g., boating and fishing). Under the act, 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). (The EEZ generally includes waters between 3 and 200 miles seaward from the U.S. coastline.) Within four years after the act is enacted, NOAA must provide geographic information system data on a public website that identifies and describes the locations where and conditions under which certain recreational activities are restricted in federal waterways. Specifically, the website must identify (1) locations where fishing restrictions are imposed, (2) areas in the EEZ with restrictions on specified recreational vessel types, and (3) federally protected areas (e.g., National Marine Sanctuaries). NOAA must also continue to provide digitized navigation information related to the EEZ and make the information available on the website to the extent practicable. The act allows NOAA to coordinate and partner with nonfederal entities to carry out this act. It also directs NOAA to work with other federal agencies to ensure compatibility and interoperability among federal databases with respect to collecting and disseminating geospatial data related to the public outdoor recreational use of the EEZ.
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2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support and feedback on marine fisheries conservation and access legislation including: S. 759, MAPOceans Act; S. 1078/H.R. 1514, Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025; H.R. 3714, Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025; H.R. 207, SHARKED Act, legislative proposals to address aquatic invasive species, menhaden and other forage fish conservation, and other initiatives support marine fisheries conservation. Support for administrative actions related to forage fish conservation and sport fish bycatch reduction and improve access for recreational offshore fishing.
Became Public Law No: 119-116.
Became Public Law No: 119-116.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5559)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5559)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5559-5560)
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Support for H.R.1514 and S. 1078, the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 187, the MAPWaters Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 3340 and S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Support for H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025. Support for S. 4250, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026. Support for H.R. 4294, the MAWS Act of 2026. Support for H.R.8876, the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Issues pertaining to federal fisheries management and legislation, appointments to fishery management councils, fish importation restriction legislation, and developing marine aquaculture. S. 2357 and H.R. 3692, Young Fishermens Development Act: Entire bill. S. 688 and H.R. 3756, FISH Act: Entire bill. H.R. 3706, SUSHI Act: Entire bill. H.R. 5746 and S. 2586, MARA: Entire bill. S. 4236, American Seafood Competitiveness Act: Entire bill. S. 3923, Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act of 2026; Title IX regarding importation of red snapper. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, and S.5526, Agriculture Act of 2026- USDA Office of Seafood provisions. H.R. 470 and S. 111, Red Snapper Act of 2025. Entire bill. S. 283, Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act. Provisions regarding red snapper. Secretary of Commerce appointments to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. H.R. 8542, Offshore Parity Act. Provisions regarding marine fisheries management. S.3065, LABEL Act of 2026. Entire bill. H.R.8800 and S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027. Provisions regarding seafood and fishing. S.759, Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Entire bill.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Support for H.R.1514 and S. 1078, the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 187, the MAPWaters Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 3340 and S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Support for H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025. Support for S. 4250, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2026. Support for H.R. 4294, the MAWS Act of 2026. Support for H.R.8876, the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support and feedback on marine fisheries conservation and access legislation including: S. 759, MAPOceans Act; S. 1078/H.R. 1514, Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025; H.R. 3714, Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025; H.R. 207, SHARKED Act, legislative proposals to address aquatic invasive species, and other initiatives support marine fisheries conservation. Support for administrative actions related to forage fish conservation and sport fish bycatch reduction and improve access for recreational offshore fishing.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Natural Resources
Support for H.R.1514 and S. 1078, the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 187, the MAPWaters Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 3340 and S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Support for H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 5966, the Ohio River Restoration Program Act. Support for H.R. 4294, the MAWS Act of 2026. Support for H.R. 8195, the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support and feedback on marine fisheries conservation and access legislation including: S. 759, MAPOceans Act; S. 1078/H.R. 1514, Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025; H.R. 3714, Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025; H.R. 207, SHARKED Act, legislative proposals to address aquatic invasive species, and other initiatives support marine fisheries conservation. Support for administrative actions related to forage fish conservation and sport fish bycatch reduction and improve access for recreational offshore fishing.
Client expense: $42,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Support for H.R.1514 and S. 1078, the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 187, the MAPWaters Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 3340 and S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Support for H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 5966, the Ohio River Restoration Program Act.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support and feedback on marine fisheries conservation and access legislation including: S. 759, MAPOceans Act; S. 1078/H.R. 1514, Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025; H.R. 3714, Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025; H.R. 207, SHARKED Act, legislative proposals to address aquatic invasive species, and other initiatives support marine fisheries conservation. Support for administrative actions related to forage fish conservation and sport fish bycatch reduction.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Support for H.R.1514 and S. 1078, the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 187, the MAPWaters Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 3340 and S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Support for H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025. Advocating for sustained funding for the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation through the 2% of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund that is allocated for a National Outreach and Communications Program.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support and feedback on marine fisheries conservation and access legislation including: S. 759, MAPOceans Act; S. 1078/H.R. 1514, Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025; H.R. 3714, Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025; H.R. 207, SHARKED Act, legislative proposals to address aquatic invasive species, and other initiatives support marine fisheries conservation. Support for administrative actions related to forage fish conservation and sport fish bycatch reduction.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Support for H.R.1514 and S. 1078, the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 187, the MAPWaters Act of 2025. Support for H.R. 3340 and S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act. Support for H.R. 3858, the Sport Fish Restoration, Recreational Boating Safety, and Wildlife Restoration Act of 2025. Advocating for sustained funding for the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation through the 2% of the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund that is allocated for a National Outreach and Communications Program.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support and feedback on marine fisheries conservation and access legislation including: S. 759, MAPOceans Act; S. 1078/H.R. 1514, Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025; H.R. 3714, Forage Fish Conservation Act of 2025, and other initiatives support marine fisheries conservation. Support for administrative actions related to forage fish conservation and sport fish bycatch reduction.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
Support and feedback on marine fisheries conservation and access legislation including: S. 759, MAPOceans Act, and S. 1078/H.R. 1514, Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6556; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6556)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-40.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
| February 26, 2025 |
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