H.R. 187 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Modernizing Access to our Public Waters Act of 2025
H.R. 187 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Modernizing Access to our Public Waters Act of 2025, became law — introduced on Jan 3, 2025, sponsored by Blake D. Moore with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 119-62
- Groups that lobbied
- 3
What it does
Modernizing Access to our Public Waters Act or the MAPWaters Act of 2025 or the MAPWaters Act of 2025 This act directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to standardize and publish data relating to the public's access to federal waterways for recreational use. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
MAPWaters Act of 2025
Sponsor
Blake D. Moore (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- Passed the HouseJan 21, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 16, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2025
- Became lawDec 26, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-62. (Dec 26, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jan 21, 2025 · Passed413–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- MAPWaters ActHouse · Jan 21, 2025
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Other Public Lands and Natural Resources bills in the 119th Congress
- S.J.Res. 11: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 60: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 618: Apex Area Technical Corrections Act
- H.R. 2215: Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act
- S. 1596: Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
- H.R. 2316: Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
- H.J.Res. 133: Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for…
- H.J.Res. 104: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 105: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 106: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
Who lobbied on it
3 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Agriculture Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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