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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

USA118th CongressS-162| Senate 
| Updated: 7/11/2023
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

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

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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1538
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 11, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 118-49.
Jul 11, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
Dec 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6595
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2875
    Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1538
    Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act


  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 11, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 118-49.


  • July 11, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.


  • December 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6595
    Introduced in House

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6595: Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
CaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationOregonParks, recreation areas, trailsWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

USA118th CongressS-162| Senate 
| Updated: 7/11/2023
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

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2875
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1538
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jan 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 17, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 11, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 118-49.
Jul 11, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
Dec 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-6595
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2875
    Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1538
    Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act


  • January 31, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 31, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 17, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • July 11, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 118-49.


  • July 11, 2023
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.


  • December 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-6595
    Introduced in House
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

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

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-6595: Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CaliforniaFederal-Indian relationsForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingLakes and riversLand transfersLand use and conservationOregonParks, recreation areas, trailsWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats