Senate Bill 776 - M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-03-14

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.

Alternative Names

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Gila River system in the State of New Mexico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

Policy Areas

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact

Aquatic ecology

Fishes

Forests, forestry, trees

Land transfers

Monuments and memorials

New Mexico

Parks, recreation areas, trails

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]

Committees and Subcommittees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Variations and Revisions

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

2/6/2024, 1:45 AM

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

This bill designates specified segments of rivers and creeks of the Gila River system in New Mexico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and transfers 4...

Congress
118

Number
S - 776

Introduced on
2023-03-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/19/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

This bill designates specified segments of rivers and creeks of the Gila River system in New Mexico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and transfers 4...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Gila River system in the State of New Mexico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact
Aquatic ecology•
Fishes•
Forests, forestry, trees•
Land transfers•
Monuments and memorials•
New Mexico•
Parks, recreation areas, trails•
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/3/2024

M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act

This bill designates specified segments of rivers and creeks of the Gila River system in New Mexico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and transfers 4...


Latest Action7/19/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.