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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act

USA119th CongressS-282| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire additional land for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine. The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within a designated "authorized acquisition area" through purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange. Crucially, the use of eminent domain for these acquisitions is explicitly prohibited. Once acquired, these lands will be incorporated into the National Monument, and its boundaries will be adjusted to reflect the expansion. The bill mandates that the Secretary administer the expanded monument in accordance with existing laws and the original proclamation, while also introducing specific management directives. It ensures that hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation activities pre-existing on acquired lands will continue. Furthermore, the bill permits the noncommercial gathering of fiddlehead ferns and directs the Secretary to collaborate on public education regarding the monument's natural and cultural history. Provisions are also included for public safety around logging operations and the potential acquisition of administrative sites and visitor facilities outside the monument boundary.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4784
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4209
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Held at the desk.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 3, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 10, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4784
    Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4209
    Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 3, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • February 10, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Environmental educationForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingHorticulture and plantsHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersMaineMonuments and memorialsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trails

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act

USA119th CongressS-282| Senate 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
This bill, known as the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire additional land for the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine. The Secretary may acquire land or interests in land within a designated "authorized acquisition area" through purchase from willing sellers, donation, or exchange. Crucially, the use of eminent domain for these acquisitions is explicitly prohibited. Once acquired, these lands will be incorporated into the National Monument, and its boundaries will be adjusted to reflect the expansion. The bill mandates that the Secretary administer the expanded monument in accordance with existing laws and the original proclamation, while also introducing specific management directives. It ensures that hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreation activities pre-existing on acquired lands will continue. Furthermore, the bill permits the noncommercial gathering of fiddlehead ferns and directs the Secretary to collaborate on public education regarding the monument's natural and cultural history. Provisions are also included for public safety around logging operations and the potential acquisition of administrative sites and visitor facilities outside the monument boundary.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4784
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4209
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jun 18, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459)
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 18, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)
Jun 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2025
Held at the desk.
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 3, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Feb 10, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4784
    Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4209
    Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Access Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.


  • June 18, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (text: CR S3459)


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • June 18, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3458)


  • June 23, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • June 23, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 3, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • February 10, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental educationForests, forestry, treesGeography and mappingHorticulture and plantsHunting and fishingIntergovernmental relationsLand transfersMaineMonuments and memorialsOutdoor recreationParks, recreation areas, trails