(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. 
SEC. 5. COOPERATION AND COORDINATION. 
(a) COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND THIRD-PARTY PRO-
VIDERS.—For purposes of carrying out this Act, the Secre-
taries may— 
(1) coordinate and partner with non-Federal 
agencies and private sector and nonprofit partners, 
including— 
(A) State natural resource agencies; 
(B) Tribal natural resource agencies; 
(C) technology companies; 
(D) geospatial data companies; and 
(E) experts in data science, analytics, and 
operations research; and 
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(2) enter into an agreement with a third party 
to carry out any provision of this Act. 
(b) UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.—The Sec-
retaries may work with the Director of the United States 
Geological Survey to collect, aggregate, digitize, stand-
ardize, 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 include 
a notice that any geospatial data are subject to applicable 
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, 2034, 
the Secretaries shall submit a report that describes the 
progress made by the Secretaries with respect to meeting 
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 
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(5) the Committee on Agriculture of the House of 
Representatives. 
SEC. 7. 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; 
(3) modifies or alters the authority or jurisdic-
tion of Federal or State agencies to manage fisheries; 
or 
(4) authorizes the closing of or restriction of ac-
cess to waters open to hunting, fishing, or other forms 
of outdoor recreation as of the date of the enactment 
of this Act. 
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Union Calendar No. 687 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6127 
[Report No. 118–842, Part I] 
A BILL 
To provide for the standardization, consolidation, 
and publication of data relating to public outdoor 
recreational use of Federal waterways among 
Federal land and water management agencies, 
and for other purposes. 
DECEMBER 10, 2024 
Reported from the Committee on Natural Resources with 
an amendment 
DECEMBER 10, 2024 
Committee on Agriculture discharged; committed to the 
Committee of the Whole House on the State of the 
Union and ordered to be printed 
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