MAPWaters Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-28T00:53:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6127 MAPWaters Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/28/2024, 12:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6127

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 6127

Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act or the MAPWaters Act

This bill directs the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior to standardize and publish data relating to public outdoor recreational use of federal waterways.

Specifically, the Forest Service and Interior must jointly develop and adopt interagency standards for data collection and dissemination of geospatial data relating to public outdoor recreational use of federal waterways and federal fishing restrictions. The standards must ensure compatibility and interoperability among applicable federal databases with respect to collection and dissemination of such data.

The Forest Service and Interior must also (1) digitize and make publicly available online certain geographic information system data about federal waterway restrictions and federal fishing restrictions, (2) update the information at least twice per year, and (3) develop a process to allow members of the public to submit questions or comments regarding the data.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6127

Bill HR 6127 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 17, 2024. Bill HR 6127 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 1, 2023. Bill HR 6127's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 728. as of December 18, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6127

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Congressional oversightGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHunting and fishingLand use and conservationMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationNavigation, waterways, harborsOutdoor recreation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6127

MAPWaters ActMAPWaters ActModernizing Access to Our Public Waters ActTo 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.

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