Montana Headwaters Legacy Act

Senate Bill 2254 - Montana Headwaters Legacy Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2254 Montana Headwaters Legacy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:26 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2254

Montana Headwaters Legacy Act

This bill designates specified segments of the following rivers and creeks in Montana as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers

Smith River,
Tenderfoot Creek,
Gallatin River,
Hyalite Creek,
Taylor Creek,
Madison River,
Bear Creek,
Boulder River,
Hellroaring Creek,
Lake Fork Rock Creek,
Rock Creek,
Slough Creek,
Stillwater River,
West Boulder River,
West Fork Stillwater River,
West Fork of Rock Creek,
Yellowstone River,
Cabin Creek,
Middle Fork of Cabin Creek, and
Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River.

No land or interest in land located within the boundary of such a river segment may be acquired by the Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture without the consent of the owner of the land or interest.

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Current Status of Bill S 2254

Bill S 2254 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill S 2254 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2021. Bill S 2254's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. as of June 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2254

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2254

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Lakes and rivers

- Missouri River

- Montana

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2254

A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain streams in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem and Smith River system in the State of Montana as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

Montana Headwaters Legacy Act