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Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

USA117th CongressHR-999| House 
| Updated: 3/15/2021
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act This bill designates (1) certain federal land in the Olympic National Forest in the state of Washington as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) certain other land, identified on the same map as such proposed areas, as potential wilderness. The bill designates as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers specified segments of the following rivers in the state of Washington Elwha River, Dungeness River, Big Quilcene River, Dosewallips River, Duckabush River, Hamma Hamma River, South Fork Skokomish River, Middle Fork Satsop River, West Fork Satsop River, Wynoochee River, East Fork Humptulips River, West Fork Humptulips River, Quinault River, Queets River, Hoh River, Bogachiel River, South Fork Calawah River, Sol Duc River, and Lyre River. The Department of Agriculture may take necessary measures to control fire, insects, and diseases in the wilderness areas designated by this bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2642
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 3, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-455
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2642
    Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act


  • February 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • May 3, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-455
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-803: Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act
  • S 117-455: Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Forests, forestry, treesLakes and riversWashington StateWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

USA117th CongressHR-999| House 
| Updated: 3/15/2021
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act This bill designates (1) certain federal land in the Olympic National Forest in the state of Washington as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) certain other land, identified on the same map as such proposed areas, as potential wilderness. The bill designates as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers specified segments of the following rivers in the state of Washington Elwha River, Dungeness River, Big Quilcene River, Dosewallips River, Duckabush River, Hamma Hamma River, South Fork Skokomish River, Middle Fork Satsop River, West Fork Satsop River, Wynoochee River, East Fork Humptulips River, West Fork Humptulips River, Quinault River, Queets River, Hoh River, Bogachiel River, South Fork Calawah River, Sol Duc River, and Lyre River. The Department of Agriculture may take necessary measures to control fire, insects, and diseases in the wilderness areas designated by this bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2642
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Feb 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 3, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-455
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2642
    Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act


  • February 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • May 3, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-455
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Failed to report favorably.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-803: Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act
  • S 117-455: Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Forests, forestry, treesLakes and riversWashington StateWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats