HR 187 · Signed into Law · 12-26-25
MAPWaters Act of 2025
What does the MAPWaters Act of 2025 do?
HR 187 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Blake D. Moore (R-UT). Requires federal land and water agencies to create and publish standardized digital maps showing where the public can boat, fish, and access federal waterways, and what restrictions apply.
Did HR 187 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 187 has been signed into law.
Status: Signed into Law
Latest vote: House Passed 413–0 on January 21, 2025
Outlook: Enacted
Key provisions
- Digital Waterway Maps
- Agencies must publish online maps of waterway access and restrictions
- Covers boating, fishing, and navigation rules
- Five-year deadline to digitize and publish
- Data Standards and Reports
- Interagency data standards within 30 months
- Annual progress reports through 2034
Last updated June 15, 2026