Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act

S 759, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act, requires the Secretary of Commerce to standardize and publish digital maps online showing rules for public ocean and waterway access. The bill mandates that by 2028, the public will have free online access to detailed maps displaying where fishing is restricted, navigation rules (like speed limits or no-anchor zones), and which watercraft (e.g., motorboats, kayaks) are permitted in specific areas. It also requires regular updates to this data and ensures the website organizes the information for easy use, while excluding sensitive cultural or archaeological site details. This directly affects recreational users, commercial fishermen, and coastal communities relying on clear, accessible ocean access information.