HR Bill 6127 MAPWaters Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-11-01

The MAPWaters Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6127, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act. The bill aims to provide a more precise and consistent definition of which bodies of water are subject to regulation under the Clean Water Act. This is important because the current definition has been the subject of much debate and confusion, leading to inconsistent enforcement and legal challenges. The MAPWaters Act seeks to address this issue by specifically defining which waters are considered "navigable waters" and therefore fall under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. The bill also aims to provide clarity on which bodies of water are considered "isolated" and therefore not subject to regulation. Overall, the MAPWaters Act is intended to streamline the regulatory process and provide more certainty to landowners, businesses, and regulators. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo further revisions before being voted on.

Recent Activity

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

Alternative Names

MAPWaters Act

MAPWaters Act

Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act

To provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act

Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Congressional oversight

Geography and mapping

Government information and archives

Government studies and investigations

Hunting and fishing

Land use and conservation

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Marine and inland water transportation

Navigation, waterways, harbors

Outdoor recreation

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]

Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]

Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]

Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Agriculture Committee

Forestry Subcommittee

Natural Resources Committee

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

Natural Resources Committee

Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee

Agriculture Committee

Forestry Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

MAPWaters Act

11/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
The MAPWaters Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6127, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 6127

Introduced on
2023-11-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
The MAPWaters Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 6127, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Geography and mapping•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
Hunting and fishing•
Land use and conservation•
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries•
Marine and inland water transportation•
Navigation, waterways, harbors•
Outdoor recreation

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action11/20/2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.