S3889-118

Introduced

To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 6, 2024

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Energy, Environment.

Who Benefits and How

defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act.
  • Section id99c30f4f67c642438c5d1d9534af98c7: 2. Definitions In this Act: The term Federal fishing restriction area means a defined area in which all or certain fishing activities are temporarily or...
  • Section idc615354057a443ddb79bc28bb9ecd7d5: 3. Data standardization Not later than 31 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall...
  • Section id78b0bafe2315495397601d50f1e3eb93: 4. Data publication and accessibility Not later than 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable,...
  • Section id525bb6ed8b82453898f7cabf497c2085: 5. Cooperation and coordination For purposes of carrying out this Act, the Secretary may— coordinate and partner with non-Federal entities, including— State...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Energy, Environment

Primary Purpose

This bill, To provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Policy Domains

Defense Energy Environment

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 6, 2024

Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. King) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense Energy Environment
Actor Mappings
"the_commission"
→ The commission identified in the operative section
"secretary_of_commerce"
→ Secretary of Commerce

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