Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

HR 3340, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act, requires the U.S. Commerce Department to create a public online map system showing fishing restrictions and recreational access rules in federal ocean waters. The system will display areas open or closed to fishing, vessel restrictions (like motorized propulsion limits), and rules for marine protected areas, updated at least twice yearly. It prohibits sharing sensitive information, such as tribal cultural sites or private commercial fishing data, and explicitly excludes Tribal fishing areas from its requirements. This bill directly affects recreational boaters, divers, and the public by making ocean access information clearer and more accessible through a single online resource. The data will be developed with input from states, tribes, and the public to ensure usability and compliance with existing laws.