available online, as applicable, geographic information sys-
tem data that includes, with respect to Federal waterway 
access and navigation information— 
(1)(A) the location of boat ramps, portages, and 
fishing access sites under the authority of the Fed-
eral land or water management agency; and 
(B) the identification of the dates on which the 
facilities and sites identified under subparagraph (A) 
are open or closed, as applicable; and 
(2) bathymetric information and depth charts. 
(c) FEDERAL FISHING RESTRICTIONS.—Not later 
than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, each 
of the Secretaries, to the maximum extent practicable, 
shall digitize and make publicly available online geo-
graphic information system data that describes, with re-
spect to Federal fishing restrictions— 
(1) the location and geographic boundaries of 
Federal fishing restrictions on recreational and com-
mercial fishing, including— 
(A) full or partial closures; 
(B) no-take zones; and 
(C) Federal fishing restrictions within or 
surrounding marine protected areas; 
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(2) Federal fishing restrictions on the use of 
specific types of equipment or bait, such as restric-
tions on the use of barbed hooks or live bait; and 
(3) Federal requirements with respect to catch 
and release. 
(d) PUBLIC COMMENT.—The Secretaries shall de-
velop a process to allow members of the public to submit 
questions or comments regarding the information de-
scribed in subsections (a) and (b). 
(e) UPDATES.—The Secretaries, to the maximum ex-
tent practicable, shall update— 
(1) the data described in subsections (a) and 
(b) not less frequently than 2 times per year; and 
(2) the data described in subsection (c) in real 
time as changes go into effect. 
(f) EXCLUSION.—This section shall not apply to irri-
gation canals and flowage easements. 
(g) DISCLOSURE.—Any geographic information sys-
tem data made publicly available under this section shall 
not disclose information regarding the nature, location, 
character, or ownership of historic, paleontological, or ar-
chaeological resources, consistent with applicable law. 
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SEC. 5. COOPERATION AND COORDINATION. 
(a) COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND THIRD-PARTY PRO-
VIDERS.—For purposes of carrying out this Act, the Sec-
retaries may— 
(1) coordinate and partner with non-Federal 
agencies and private sector and nonprofit partners, 
including— 
(A) State natural resource agencies; 
(B) technology companies; 
(C) geospatial data companies; and 
(D) experts in data science, analytics, and 
operations research; and 
(2) enter into an agreement with a third party 
to carry out any provision of this Act. 
(b) UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.—The 
Secretaries may work with the Director of the United 
States Geological Survey to collect, aggregate, digitize, 
standardize, and publish data on behalf of the Secretaries 
to meet the requirements of this Act. 
(c) REQUIREMENT.—With respect to data developed 
and distributed under this Act, the Secretaries shall in-
clude a notice that any geospatial data are subject to ap-
plicable Federal, State, and Tribal regulations. 
SEC. 6. REPORTS. 
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act and annually thereafter through March 30, 
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2033, the Secretaries shall submit a report that describes 
the progress made by the Secretaries with respect to meet-
ing the requirements of this Act to— 
(1) the Committee on Energy and Natural Re-
sources of the Senate; 
(2) the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, 
and Forestry of the Senate; 
(3) the Committee on Natural Resources of the 
House of Representatives; 
(4) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of 
the House of Representatives; and 
(5) the Committee on Agriculture of the House 
of Representatives. 
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated— 
(1) to the Secretary of the Interior to carry out 
this Act— 
(A) $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and 
(B) $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
2025 through 2027; and 
(2) to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out 
this Act— 
(A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; and 
(B) $4,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
2025 through 2027. 
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SEC. 8. EFFECT. 
Nothing in this Act— 
(1) modifies or alters the definition of the term 
‘‘navigable waters’’ under Federal law; 
(2) affects the jurisdiction or authority of State 
or Federal agencies to regulate navigable waters; or 
(3) modifies or alters the authority or jurisdic-
tion of Federal or State agencies to manage fish-
eries. 
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