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Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act (HR-3340) · Congress.wiki

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Reported in House

February 23, 2026•12 pages

Introduced in House

May 13, 2025•9 pages

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Committee Meetings (1)

Mark-up on: • H.R. 2130 (Rep. Johnson of SD), “Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025” • H.R. 3073 (Rep. Maloy), “Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act” • H.R. 3340 (Rep. Fry), “Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act” • H.R. 4255 (Rep. Gosar), “Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025” • H.R. 4294 (Rep. Elfreth), “Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2025” or the “MAWS Act of 2025” • H.R. 5254 (Rep. Bell), “Gateway Partnership Act of 2025” • H.R. 5729 (Rep. Crane), “North Rim Restoration Act of 2025” • H.R. 6365 (Rep. McGuire), “Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act”

Committee on Natural ResourcesLongworth House Office Building, 1324Jan 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM

AI Summary

Requires the Secretary (through NOAA/NMFS) to develop standards and publish public geographic information system (GIS) data showing fishing restrictions, recreational use, and recreational vessel access within the U.S. exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The law directs interagency and non‑Federal coordination on data formats, accessibility, and updates, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and preserves Tribal waters, treaty rights, and existing water and fisheries authorities.

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Pending Committee

May 13, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Texassenator·Rafael Edward Cruz

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

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United StatesHouse Bill 3340HR 3340

Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

Public Lands and Natural Resources

12 pages

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1 cosponsor·Updated 3/7/2026·Last progress September 11, 2025

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Introduced May 13, 2025 by Russell Fry · Last progress May 13, 2025