MAPWaters Act of 2025
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AI-generated# MAPWaters Act of 2025 — Plain English Summary
Status: Signed into Law (Public Law No. 119-62)
The MAPWaters Act of 2025 is a newly enacted federal law, though no official description of its specific provisions was provided with this summary request. Based on its name, "MAPWaters" likely relates to the mapping, assessment, or management of water resources in the United States, which could involve efforts to better document, monitor, or regulate bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, wetlands, or watersheds.
Because the full text and official description of the bill were not included, it is not possible to provide a complete and accurate breakdown of exactly what this law requires, which federal agencies are involved, or what specific programs or funding it may establish. Summarizing incomplete information could risk misleading readers about what the law actually does.
If you'd like an accurate summary, you can find the full bill text at: - Congress.gov — search "MAPWaters Act of 2025" or "Public Law 119-62" - GovTrack.us — for legislative history and full text
Once the full text is available, a complete summary could explain who is affected — whether that includes local governments, farmers, environmental agencies, property owners near waterways, or the general public — and what specific actions or changes the law puts into place.
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Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-62.
December 26, 2025
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Became Public Law No: 119-62.
Dec 26, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-62.
Dec 26, 2025Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025Signed by President.
Dec 26, 2025Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2025Presented to President.
Dec 18, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S8766-8768)
Dec 16, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 16, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan 22, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2025On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H238-239)
Jan 21, 2025Passed/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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H238-239)
Jan 21, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H250-251)
Jan 21, 2025At 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.
Jan 21, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 187.
Jan 21, 2025Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H238-240)
Jan 21, 2025Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 21, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Jan 3, 2025Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
Jan 3, 2025