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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

USA117th CongressS-1538| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2022
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2875
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 19, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
May 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7329
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 12, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-241. Minority views filed.
Dec 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2875
    Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act


  • May 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • October 19, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.


  • May 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7329
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • July 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 12, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-241. Minority views filed.


  • December 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7329: Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
Aquatic ecologyCaliforniaCongressional oversightFederal-Indian relationsForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHistorical and cultural resourcesHorticulture and plantsIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersOregonOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

USA117th CongressS-1538| Senate 
| Updated: 12/12/2022
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.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2875
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 19, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
May 11, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7329
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jul 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Dec 12, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-241. Minority views filed.
Dec 12, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2875
    Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act


  • May 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • October 19, 2021
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.


  • May 11, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7329
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • July 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • December 12, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-241. Minority views filed.


  • December 12, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7329: Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aquatic ecologyCaliforniaCongressional oversightFederal-Indian relationsForests, forestry, treesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHistorical and cultural resourcesHorticulture and plantsIndian lands and resources rightsLakes and riversLand transfersOregonOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trailsWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats