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Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

USA118th CongressS-1254| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2024
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, Energy and 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

S 116-1382
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-455
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 8, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2765
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.
Dec 14, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 18, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 118-184.
Jun 18, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1382
    Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-455
    Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act


  • April 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 8, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2765
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.


  • December 14, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • June 18, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 118-184.


  • June 18, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2765: 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

USA118th CongressS-1254| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1382
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-455
Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 8, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2765
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 12, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.
Dec 14, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Jun 18, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 118-184.
Jun 18, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1382
    Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-455
    Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act


  • April 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 8, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2765
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 12, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-285.


  • December 14, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • June 18, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment. With written report No. 118-184.


  • June 18, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

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

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2765: 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