Bills/S. 2043

Open America's Waters Act

Open America's Waters Act

In CommitteeInfrastructureSenateSenate Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · Senate
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# Open America's Waters Act (S 2043) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Open America's Waters Act aims to increase public access to America's waterways, though the specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information. Based on the bill's title and sponsor, it likely focuses on opening federal waters or waterways that are currently restricted or closed to public use for activities like fishing, boating, or recreation. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily impact recreational users—fishermen, boaters, and outdoor enthusiasts—who want access to federal waterways. It could also affect federal agencies that manage these waters and private landowners with waterfront property, depending on the bill's specific language. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.

At this stage, it's still being reviewed and discussed before any further action can take place. *Note: Without access to the full bill text, this summary is based on the title and basic information. For detailed provisions, you may want to review the complete bill at Congress.gov.*.

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Latest Action

June 12, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

R
Lee, Mike [R-UT]
R-UT · Senate

Key Dates

Introduced
June 12, 2025
Last Updated
June 12, 2025
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