Hatchie River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

United States119th CongressHR-949House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 4, 2025

Summary

This bill, titled the Hatchie River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025 , seeks to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Its primary purpose is to designate a specific segment of the Hatchie River in Tennessee for a comprehensive study regarding its potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System . Specifically, the bill mandates the study of an approximately 163-mile stretch of the Hatchie River, extending from the Mississippi-Tennessee State line to its confluence with the Mississippi River. The Secretary of the Interior is directed to complete this study and submit a detailed report to the appropriate congressional committees within three years after funds are made available. A key requirement of the study is to identify opportunities for administering the river segment through partnerships with various State, regional, local, and community stakeholders.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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