Hudson River Protection Act

HR 2959, the Hudson River Protection Act, prohibits vessels from anchoring on a specific Hudson River reach unless they are using anchorage grounds established before January 1, 2021. The bill directly affects commercial and recreational vessels navigating the Hudson River by restricting anchoring locations. It amends existing law to add a clear prohibition (Section 8437(c)), allowing anchoring only in pre-2021 designated areas. This is a procedural change to existing regulations, not a new policy.