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US HR8580

US HR8580
Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act


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Introduced
10/13/2020
In Committee
10/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Little Manatee River as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. This bill designates a specified segment of the Little Manatee River in Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill withdraws the federal land within the boundaries of the designated river segment from (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

AI Summary

This bill, the Little Manatee Wild and Scenic River Act, designates a 50-mile segment of the Little Manatee River in Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill withdraws the federal land within the boundaries of the designated river segment from various forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under public land laws, mining, and mineral or geothermal leasing. This is intended to protect the river's free-flowing condition and outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 10/13/2020)

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