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 waterways used for recreation and fishing
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 waterways used for recreation and fishing
Key points
- Require online GIS data publication
- Require annual progress reports
- Direct waterway data standards
- Allow third party agreements
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