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Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act

1/11/2023, 1:31 PM

Congressional Summary of S 2807

Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to obtain approval from the relevant fish and wildlife management agency of a state or territory before restricting fishing access to state or territorial marine waters that are within the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, including coastal waters and estuaries.

Current Status of Bill S 2807

Bill S 2807 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 18, 2016. Bill S 2807 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on April 18, 2016.  Bill S 2807's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502. as of June 15, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2807

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2807

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Great Lakes
- Hunting and fishing
- Intergovernmental relations
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2807

Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to require State approval before the Secretary of the Interior restricts access to waters under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service for recreational or commercial fishing.
Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act

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