United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 D · 6 R cosponsors

HR 3340 — Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 D · 6 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans ActThis bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to publish geospatial data related to public recreational use of federal waterways (e.g., boating and fishing).Under the bill, 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 bill 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 bill allows NOAA to coordinate and partner with nonfederal entities to carry out this bill. 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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

17 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been updated to include additional sponsors, which indicates increased support from various members. Also, the previous reference indicating that the bill was introduced in the 1st Session has been removed. This change matters because it reflects both the bill's current status and the acknowledgment of more legislators backing the proposal.

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3340 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3340 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
438 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
3340 To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes.
3340 [Report No.
119-512] To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources February 23, 2026 Additional sponsors:
Mr.
Carter of Louisiana, Mr.
Case, Mr.
Garbarino, Mr.
Lawler, Ms.
Tokuda, Mr.
Carter of Georgia, Ms.
Mace, Mr.
Min, Mr.
Rutherford, Ms.
Gillen, Mr.
Vindman, Ms.
McBride, and Mr.
Tran February 23, 2026 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes.
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Union Calendar No.
438 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
R.
3340 [Report No.
119-512] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ February 23, 2026 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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What Congress says this changes

H. Rept. 119-512

Published by the reporting committee Not generated — this is the committee's own “Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported”.

The committee states that this bill does not amend existing law. (H. Rept. 119-512)

Source: H. Rept. 119-512 · govinfo

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-512.

  7. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-512.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (531)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3340 do?
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans ActThis bill directs the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to publish geospatial data related to public recreational use of federal waterways (e.g., boating and fishing).Under the bill, 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 bill 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 bill allows NOAA to coordinate and partner with nonfederal entities to carry out this bill. 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.
Who sponsors HR 3340?
HR 3340 is sponsored by Fry, Russell (Republican), Levin, Mike (Democratic), Panetta, Jimmy (Democratic), Carter, Troy A. (Democratic), Case, Ed (Democratic), Garbarino, Andrew R. (Republican), Lawler, Michael (Republican), Tokuda, Jill N. (Democratic), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Mace, Nancy (Republican), Min, Dave (Democratic), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Gillen, Laura (Democratic), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), McBride, Sarah (Democratic), and Tran, Derek (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3340?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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