S. 2637In Committee

MAPWaters Act of 2025

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Directs the Forest Service and Interior Department to standardize and publish public access and restriction data for federal recreational waterways

Key points
  • Establish public comment process
  • Require online waterway data
  • Require regular data updates
  • Direct geospatial data standards
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-07-31 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S5001)
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