119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 14, 2026
S. 759Passed Both ChambersTransportation and Public Works
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted (R-TX)1 cosponsorIntroduced Feb 26, 2025
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Feb 26
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Mar 12
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Senate floor
Sep 10
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House
Sep 14
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Activity timeline
Sep 14
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.
Sep 14
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 14
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Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 11
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Held at the desk.
Sep 11
Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025
Received in the House.
Sep 11
Sep 11, 2025
Sep 11, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 10
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6556; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6556)
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All 17 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 14
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 14
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 14
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 759.
Sep 14
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 14
HOUSEMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2025
Sep 11
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Sep 11
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Sep 11
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 10
SENATEPassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6556; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6556)
Sep 10
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 16
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
Jul 16
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-40.
Jul 16
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-40.
Mar 12
SENATECommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 26
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 26
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
0 Democrats · 0 Republicans · 1 Independent
Independents (1)
King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]ME
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