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Public Law117th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3113Became Law

Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Apr 29, 2022)

Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act or the MAPLand Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability among federal databases for the collection and dissemination of outdoor recreation data related to federal lands and used to depict locations at which recreation uses are available to the public.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers must digitize and publish geographic information system data that includes

  • federal interests, including easements and rights-of-way, in private land;
  • status information as to whether roads and trails are open or closed;
  • the dates on which roads and trails are seasonally opened and closed;
  • the types of vehicles and recreational uses that are allowed on each segment of roads and trails; and
  • the boundaries of areas where hunting or recreational shooting is permanently restricted or closed.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers may work with the U.S. Geological Survey to collect, digitize, standardize, or publish data to meet the requirements of this bill.

What just happenedApr 29, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-114.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1](R-UT)Sponsor
11 cosponsors8 D3 R
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  1. Apr 29, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-114.

  2. Apr 29, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-114.

  3. Apr 29, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 29, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 26, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 26, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 7, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Apr 6, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2054)

  9. Apr 6, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2054)

  10. Mar 16, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Mar 15, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Mar 15, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H3726-3727)

  13. Mar 15, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 71).

  14. Mar 15, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3734)

  15. Mar 15, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Mar 15, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3113.

  17. Mar 15, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3726-3728)

  18. Mar 15, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Mar 15, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 200.

  20. Mar 15, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  21. Mar 15, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  22. Mar 15, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  23. Mar 15, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Agriculture discharged.

    Agriculture Committee
  24. Mar 15, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-272, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Mar 15, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-272, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Jul 1, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

    Forestry Subcommittee
  31. Jun 8, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  32. Jun 7, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  33. Jun 7, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  34. May 12, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  35. May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  36. May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Agriculture Committee
  37. May 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. May 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  39. May 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawApr 29, 202249

Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act or the MAPLand Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability among federal databases for the collection and dissemination of outdoor recreation data related to federal lands and used to depict locations at which recreation uses are available to the public.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers must digitize and publish geographic information system data that includes

  • federal interests, including easements and rights-of-way, in private land;
  • status information as to whether roads and trails are open or closed;
  • the dates on which roads and trails are seasonally opened and closed;
  • the types of vehicles and recreational uses that are allowed on each segment of roads and trails; and
  • the boundaries of areas where hunting or recreational shooting is permanently restricted or closed.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers may work with the U.S. Geological Survey to collect, digitize, standardize, or publish data to meet the requirements of this bill.

Passed SenateApr 6, 202255

Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act or the MAPLand Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability among federal databases for the collection and dissemination of outdoor recreation data related to federal lands and used to depict locations at which recreation uses are available to the public.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers must digitize and publish geographic information system data that includes

  • federal interests, including easements and rights-of-way, in private land;
  • status information as to whether roads and trails are open or closed;
  • the dates on which roads and trails are seasonally opened and closed;
  • the types of vehicles and recreational uses that are allowed on each segment of roads and trails; and
  • the boundaries of areas where hunting or recreational shooting is permanently restricted or closed.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers may work with the U.S. Geological Survey to collect, digitize, standardize, or publish data to meet the requirements of this bill.

Passed HouseMar 15, 202253

Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act or the MAPLand Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability among federal databases for the collection and dissemination of outdoor recreation data related to federal lands and used to depict locations at which recreation uses are available to the public.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers must digitize and publish geographic information system data that includes

  • federal interests, including easements and rights-of-way, in private land;
  • status information as to whether roads and trails are open or closed;
  • the dates on which roads and trails are seasonally opened and closed;
  • the types of vehicles and recreational uses that are allowed on each segment of roads and trails; and
  • the boundaries of areas where hunting or recreational shooting is permanently restricted or closed.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers may work with the U.S. Geological Survey to collect, digitize, standardize, or publish data to meet the requirements of this bill.

Introduced in HouseMay 11, 2021

Modernizing Access to our Public Land Act or the MAPLand Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to jointly develop and adopt interagency standards to ensure compatibility and interoperability among federal databases for the collection and dissemination of outdoor recreation data related to federal lands.

Interior, the Forest Service, and the Corps of Engineers must digitize and publish geographic information system mapping data that includes

  • federal interests, including easements and rights-of-way, in private land;
  • status information as to whether roads and trails are open or closed;
  • the dates on which roads and trails are seasonally opened and closed;
  • the types of vehicles that are allowed on each segment of roads and trails;
  • the boundaries of areas where hunting or recreational shooting is regulated or closed; and
  • the boundaries of any portion of a body of water that is closed to entry, is closed to watercraft, or has horsepower limitations for watercraft.
Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act — Informed