Contact Congress about S. 2637: MAPWaters Act of 2025
Federal agencies would have to post clearer online maps for boating, fishing, and water access rules. The bill standardizes the data, but it does not change which waters are open or closed.
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MAPWaters Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S5001).
Latest action on S. 2637: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S5001)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use federal waters for boating, fishing, swimming, paddling, or similar recreation. It also affects federal agencies that manage those waters and groups that build maps or outdoor apps. State and Tribal agencies could also be involved when their data or rules connect with federal waterway information.
Why this matters: Water users often need clear rule information before they launch a boat, fish, or enter a waterway. This bill could make that information easier to find in one online format. It may help people avoid mistakes, plan safer trips, and use better map tools. The impact would depend on how well agencies build and update the data.
Key provisions in S. 2637
- Interior and Agriculture must create shared map-data rules for federal waterways. They must do this within 30 months after the bill becomes law.
- Agencies must put online map data about federal waterway rules and access. They must do this within 5 years when practical.
- The maps must show many kinds of limits. These include closures, boat inspections, decontamination rules, motor rules, fuel rules, anchoring limits, speed zones, no-wake zones, travel direction rules, and allowed or banned activities.
- Agencies must map the boat ramps, portages, and fishing access sites they manage. They must include open and closed dates, and depth or underwater-shape data when feasible.
- Agencies must post federal fishing limits as online map data. This includes closures, no-take zones, marine protected area rules, gear limits, bait limits, and catch-and-release rules.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 2637
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Questions people ask about S. 2637
- What is S. 2637?
- Federal agencies would have to post clearer online maps for boating, fishing, and water access rules. The bill standardizes the data, but it does not change which waters are open or closed.
- How do I support or oppose S. 2637?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 2637?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 2637 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
