S. 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act, was signed by the President on September 25, 2026.
S. 759 — Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
What it does
This bill requires the federal government to create standardized, publicly accessible maps and databases showing where people can and cannot fish, boat, and recreate in U.S. ocean waters (the exclusive economic zone). The Secretary of Commerce must publish this information on a website within 4 years, update it regularly, and ensure it is easy to find and use—while protecting sensitive information like archaeological sites and commercial fishing data.
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What happens next
S. 759 was signed by the President. It is now law.
Who is behind it
Filed by Ted Cruz. Cosponsored by Angus King.
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