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H.R. 3310 114th Congress House

Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act

Official title: To preserve access to public waters and maintain the vital role of States in fisheries management decisions.

Introduced: July 29, 2015 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Great LakesHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheries
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It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 31, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Jul 29, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 29, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 31, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce to obtain approval from the relevant fish and wildlife management agency of a state or territory before restricting fishing access to state or territorial marine waters that are within the jurisdiction of the National Park Service or the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, including coastal waters and estuaries.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 2807 Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act
  • HR 2406 SHARE Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Republican 11
Duffy, Sean
· Dec 10, 2015
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Oct 6, 2015
 R
Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Oct 1, 2015
MacArthur, Thomas
· Sep 15, 2015
Abraham, Ralph
· Jul 29, 2015
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jul 29, 2015
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Jul 29, 2015
 R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jul 29, 2015
Curbelo, Carlos
· Jul 29, 2015
DeSantis, Ron
· Jul 29, 2015
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jul 29, 2015
Graves, Garret
· Jul 29, 2015
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jul 29, 2015
 R
Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
American Samoa · Jul 29, 2015
 R
Scott, Austin
Georgia · Jul 29, 2015
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jul 29, 2015
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jul 29, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3310: Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3310/
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"H.R. 3310: Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-3310/.
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