Bill > HR2959

This bill amends the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to restrict anchoring in specific areas of the Hudson River. The legislation specifically instructs the Coast Guard Commandant to prohibit vessels from anchoring on the previously defined reach of the Hudson River, with an exception for anchorage grounds that were established before January 1, 2021. By removing existing subsections (d) and (e) from the original law and inserting a new prohibition clause, the bill aims to limit new anchoring activities in this region. This appears to be a targeted measure to protect the Hudson River's environment, navigation, or local interests by controlling maritime vessel positioning and preventing potentially disruptive or environmentally harmful anchoring practices outside of pre-existing designated areas.