SB759Introduced in the Senate
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
Introduced by Ted Cruz, District TX
What does this bill do?
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Official description
A bill to provide for standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Became Public Law No: 119-116.
September 25, 2026
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Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-40.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6556; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6556)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5559-5560)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5559)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-116.
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