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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

USA117th CongressHR-7329| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2022
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act This bill expands the Smith River National Recreation Area in California into Oregon and designates specified segments of the North Fork Smith River as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS). The management emphasis for any portion of the recreation area in Oregon shall be on roadless backcountry and white-water recreation. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall study the additions to the recreation area, including inventories and assessments of water features (e.g., streams and lakes). USDA shall modify any applicable management plan to protect the resources inventoried. USDA shall seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with applicable Indian tribes to (1) provide them with access to the portions of the recreation area in Oregon to conduct historical and cultural activities; and (2) develop interpretive information to be provided to the public on the history of, and use of the area by, those tribes. On the adoption of a resolution by the State Land Board of Oregon, USDA shall acquire the 555 acres of land known as the Cedar Creek Parcel in Oregon. A streamside protection zone in which timber harvesting is prohibited (with exceptions) shall be established for each of the designated North Fork Smith River segments.
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Timeline
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 11, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1538
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-241. Minority views filed.
  • March 31, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • April 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • May 11, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • December 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1538
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-241. Minority views filed.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-1538: Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
CaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationOregonParks, recreation areas, trailsWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

USA117th CongressHR-7329| House 
| Updated: 5/11/2022
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act This bill expands the Smith River National Recreation Area in California into Oregon and designates specified segments of the North Fork Smith River as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS). The management emphasis for any portion of the recreation area in Oregon shall be on roadless backcountry and white-water recreation. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall study the additions to the recreation area, including inventories and assessments of water features (e.g., streams and lakes). USDA shall modify any applicable management plan to protect the resources inventoried. USDA shall seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with applicable Indian tribes to (1) provide them with access to the portions of the recreation area in Oregon to conduct historical and cultural activities; and (2) develop interpretive information to be provided to the public on the history of, and use of the area by, those tribes. On the adoption of a resolution by the State Land Board of Oregon, USDA shall acquire the 555 acres of land known as the Cedar Creek Parcel in Oregon. A streamside protection zone in which timber harvesting is prohibited (with exceptions) shall be established for each of the designated North Fork Smith River segments.
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Timeline
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 11, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 12, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1538
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-241. Minority views filed.
  • March 31, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • March 31, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • April 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • April 29, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • May 11, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • December 12, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1538
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-241. Minority views filed.
Jared Huffman

Jared Huffman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-1538: Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationOregonParks, recreation areas, trailsWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats