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Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5852| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Thomas H. Kean

Thomas H. Kean

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes an amendment to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to initiate a study of the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey. The primary goal is to assess the watershed's suitability for designation as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, which protects rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values. Specifically, the legislation mandates a study of the North Branch Raritan River , the South Branch Raritan River , the Black or Lamington River , and all their tributaries within the Upper Raritan River watershed. These segments are to be evaluated for their potential inclusion in the federal protection system. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to complete this comprehensive study and submit a detailed report to Congress within three years after funds become available for the study.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3542
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3542
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-3542: Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5852| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
This bill proposes an amendment to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to initiate a study of the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey. The primary goal is to assess the watershed's suitability for designation as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, which protects rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values. Specifically, the legislation mandates a study of the North Branch Raritan River , the South Branch Raritan River , the Black or Lamington River , and all their tributaries within the Upper Raritan River watershed. These segments are to be evaluated for their potential inclusion in the federal protection system. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to complete this comprehensive study and submit a detailed report to Congress within three years after funds become available for the study.
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Timeline
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3542
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3542
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Thomas H. Kean

Thomas H. Kean

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-3542: Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted