S. 759Passed one chamberJobs & the economy
NOAA to build one website for federal water and airspace rules
Data as of July 23, 2026
NOAA must build a single public website mapping boating, fishing, diving, and low-flight rules in federal waters within four years.AI-decoded40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce, through NOAA, to create a standardized public website showing rules for boating, fishing, diving, and low-elevation flying in federally managed waters. It requires regular updates, navigation charts, water depth data, and a way for the public to submit comments.
Who does it affect?
Boaters, anglers, divers, pilots, fishing charters, marinas, and outdoor recreation businesses that use federal waterways are affected. NOAA must coordinate with the Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, Interior Department, and state, tribal, and private-sector partners.
Why does it matter?
Rules on closures, no-wake zones, speed limits, and boat restrictions are currently scattered across agencies, making them hard for the public to find. The bill does not change existing regulations, only how the information is presented.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
- Introduced:
- February 26, 2025
- Latest action:
- September 11, 2025
Held at the desk.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov