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Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7551| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2022
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Joe Courtney (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Act of 2022 This bill designates specified segments of the Housatonic River in Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The designation of the river segments must not impact or alter the existing terms of permitting, licensing, or operation of the Falls Village Hydroelectric Generating Station located in Falls Village, Connecticut, or the Bulls Bridge Hydroelectric Generating Station located in New Milford, Connecticut. The designation of the river segments must also not preclude the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from licensing, relicensing, or otherwise authorizing the operation or continued operation of those facilities. The authority of the Department of the Interior to acquire lands for the river segments shall be limited to acquisition by donation or acquisition with the consent of the owner, and subject to the additional criteria set forth in the Housatonic River Management Plan. No land or interest in land may be acquired for the river segments by condemnation.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4122
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • April 21, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • September 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4122
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-4122: Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Act of 2022
Alternative and renewable resourcesConnecticutLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Act of 2022

USA117th CongressHR-7551| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2022
Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Act of 2022 This bill designates specified segments of the Housatonic River in Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The designation of the river segments must not impact or alter the existing terms of permitting, licensing, or operation of the Falls Village Hydroelectric Generating Station located in Falls Village, Connecticut, or the Bulls Bridge Hydroelectric Generating Station located in New Milford, Connecticut. The designation of the river segments must also not preclude the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from licensing, relicensing, or otherwise authorizing the operation or continued operation of those facilities. The authority of the Department of the Interior to acquire lands for the river segments shall be limited to acquisition by donation or acquisition with the consent of the owner, and subject to the additional criteria set forth in the Housatonic River Management Plan. No land or interest in land may be acquired for the river segments by condemnation.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-4122
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • April 21, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • September 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-4122
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Joe Courtney (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-4122: Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesConnecticutLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats