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Housatonic Wild and Scenic River Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4122| Senate 
| Updated: 9/21/2022
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • 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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7551
Introduced in House
May 2, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • April 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7551
    Introduced in House


  • May 2, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • September 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7551: 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 CongressS-4122| Senate 
| Updated: 9/21/2022
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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7551
Introduced in House
May 2, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • April 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7551
    Introduced in House


  • May 2, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • September 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7551: 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