S. 759Became Law

Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Directs NOAA to publish standardized geospatial data and a public website showing where recreational fishing and boating restrictions apply in federal waterways and the U.S. exclusive economic zone

Key points
  • Establish geospatial data standards
  • Require public restrictions website
  • Direct NOAA data publication
  • Allow NOAA nonfederal partnerships
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Became Law
Latest action
2026-09-25 — Became Public Law No: 119-116.
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Data collection, sharing, protectionGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesHunting and fishingInternet, web applications, social mediaNavigation, waterways, harborsOutdoor recreationPublic Lands and Natural Resources
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