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

2/6/2024, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of S 776

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 440 acres of land from the Gila National Forest to the Gila Cliff Dwellings Monument.

The Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture must consult with tribal governments, applicable political subdivisions of states, and the public when preparing the comprehensive management plan for such segments pursuant to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

Any nonfederal land within or adjacent to such a segment that is acquired by the United States must be incorporated in, and be administered as part of, the applicable segment.

The bill prohibits any land or interest in land from being acquired without the owner's consent.

The Department of the Interior or the Department of Agriculture may authorize the construction of a native fish habitat restoration project (including any necessary fish barriers) within a covered segment if the project (1) would enhance the recovery of a threatened or endangered species, a sensitive species, or a species of greatest conservation need, including the Gila Trout; and (2) would not unreasonably diminish the free-flowing nature or outstandingly remarkable values of the covered segment.

A native fish habitat restoration project located within an area designated as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System must be constructed consistent with the Wilderness Act and the applicable wilderness management plan.

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Current Status of Bill S 776

Bill S 776 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill S 776 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2023.  Bill S 776's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141. as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 776

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 776

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 776

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.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 776

Martin Heinrich
Martin Heinrich
New MexicoDemocrat
Ben Ray Lujan
Ben Ray Lujan
New MexicoDemocrat

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