Shenandoah Mountain Act

Hozzl · 2025-10-29T06:08:15Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1681 Shenandoah Mountain 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.

10/29/2025, 6:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 1681

A bill titled "A bill to establish the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes," designated as S. 1681, was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 8, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 1681

Shenandoah Mountain Act

This bill establishes the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area, consisting of approximately 92,562 acres of National Forest System land in Virginia in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest.

The bill designates specified lands in the forest as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, including (1) 5,088 acres as the Skidmore Fork Wilderness, (2) 3,568 acres as the Lynn Hollow Wilderness, (3) 12,461 acres as the Little River Wilderness, and (4) 5,779 acres as the Beech Lick Knob Wilderness.

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Current Status of Bill S 1681

Bill S 1681 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 8, 2025. Bill S 1681 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 8, 2025. Bill S 1681's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214. as of October 27, 2025