Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

2/8/2022, 11:40 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2642

Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

This bill designates (1) certain federal land in the Olympic National Forest in the state of Washington as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) certain other land, identified on the same map as such proposed areas, as potential wilderness.

The bill designates as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers specified segments of the following rivers in the state of Washington

  • Elwha River,
  • Dungeness River,
  • Big Quilcene River,
  • Dosewallips River,
  • Duckabush River,
  • Hamma Hamma River,
  • South Fork Skokomish River,
  • Middle Fork Satsop River,
  • West Fork Satsop River,
  • Wynoochee River,
  • East Fork Humptulips River,
  • West Fork Humptulips River,
  • Quinault River,
  • Queets River,
  • Hoh River,
  • Bogachiel River,
  • South Fork Calawah River,
  • Sol Duc River, and
  • Lyre River.

The Department of Agriculture may take necessary measures to control fire, insects, and diseases in the wilderness areas designated by this bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 2642

Bill HR 2642 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2019. Bill HR 2642 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2019.  Bill HR 2642's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 311. as of February 4, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2642

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2642

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

Forests, forestry, treesWashington StateWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2642

Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers ActTo designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes.Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers ActWild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act
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