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Daniel J. Evans Olympic National Park Wilderness Act

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 3028

Bill 114 s 3028, also known as the Daniel J. Evans Olympic National Park Wilderness Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate certain areas within Olympic National Park in the state of Washington as wilderness areas. The bill is named after former Washington Governor and US Senator Daniel J. Evans, who played a key role in the creation and preservation of Olympic National Park.

The main purpose of this bill is to protect and preserve the natural beauty and resources of Olympic National Park by designating certain areas as wilderness. This designation would provide the highest level of protection for these areas, ensuring that they remain untouched by development or other human activities that could harm the environment.

The bill specifies the boundaries of the wilderness areas and outlines the rules and regulations that would govern these areas. It also includes provisions for the management of the wilderness areas, including guidelines for activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Overall, the Daniel J. Evans Olympic National Park Wilderness Act seeks to ensure the long-term preservation of the unique and diverse ecosystems within Olympic National Park for future generations to enjoy.

Current Status of Bill S 3028

Bill S 3028 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2016. Bill S 3028 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on June 7, 2016.  Bill S 3028's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 114-272. as of December 14, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3028

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 S 3028

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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