Congress·Reported·H.R. 3340

Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

Public Oceans: Digital Maps for Boating and Fishing

Jan 22·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congress Moves to Standardize Digital Maps for Boaters and Anglers

This bill is one vehicle in a longer effort. See the full story across every version.View effort →

Superseded

This bill is currently stalled in the House and has seen no new action since February 2026. Because a newer version of this legislation is moving forward, no further steps are expected for this specific bill. You should instead follow the progress of its companion bill, which is the Ocean Recreation: New Digital Maps for Fishing and Boating.

Companion bill: Ocean Recreation: New Digital Maps for Fishing and Boating →

Legislative Progress

House

Senate

President

Law

A companion or newer version of this bill is the one advancing instead.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 3786 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3786 (118th) →

Key Points

The Commerce Department would be required to build a public website with digital maps showing exactly where people can boat, fish, and dive in federal waters. This aims to replace confusing records with easy-to-use digital tools for the public.
The maps will include up-to-date information on fishing limits, seasonal closures, and safety alerts, such as areas with dangerous algae. Some of this information must be updated in real-time so boaters have the latest facts before they head out.
The policy forces different government agencies to use the same data standards. This ensures that maps from the Coast Guard, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the military all work together and show the same boundaries.
The website will also show the locations of marine sanctuaries and protected areas, explaining what activities are allowed in each spot. This helps people follow the law while enjoying outdoor recreation.
To protect privacy and history, the maps will not reveal the locations of sensitive shipwrecks or private information from commercial fishing businesses. It also does not change any existing Tribal fishing rights or state laws.
The government has about two and a half years to set the data standards and four years to make the full website available to the public.

Impact Analysis

Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.

Milestones

4 milestones6 actions

Feb 23, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Feb 23, 2026House

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-512.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jan 22, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Jan 22, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 13, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

Bill NumberHR 3340

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 438.

Data Sources

Congress.gov

Official legislative information

Read Full Bill Text

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(15)

D: 10R: 5

Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.