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Introduced
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
In Committee
11/20/2019
11/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To designate certain Federal land in the State of California as wilderness, and for other purposes. This bill designates specified land within the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management and in the Los Padres National Forest in California as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The bill designates certain land in the Los Padres National Forest as the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, to be incorporated into the Machesna Mountain Wilderness Area; the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, to be incorporated into the San Rafael Wilderness; the Condor Ridge Scenic Area; the Black Mountain Scenic Area; and the Condor National Scenic Trail. The bill also designates specified segments of the Indian, Mono, Matilija, Sespe, and Piru Creeks and Sisquoc River in California as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and requires studies of new trails for recreation opportunities in California. Indian tribes shall be assured access to the wilderness areas, scenic areas, and potential wilderness areas designated by this bill for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
AI Summary
This bill designates certain federal land in California as wilderness areas, potential wilderness areas, scenic areas, and components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. It expands existing wilderness areas, designates new wilderness areas, and protects certain rivers and their tributaries. The bill also establishes the Condor National Scenic Trail and requires studies to improve nonmotorized recreation opportunities. Additionally, the bill ensures that Indian tribes have access for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (47)
Salud Carbajal (D)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Karen Bass (D),
Ami Bera (D),
Anthony Brown (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Jim Costa (D),
TJ Cox (D),
Susan Davis (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Ruben Gallego (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Katie Hill (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Katie Porter (D),
Harley Rouda (D),
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 313. (on 02/04/2020)
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