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US S1000

US S1000
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2021


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Introduced
03/25/2021
In Committee
03/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To designate additions to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness of the George Washington National Forest, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2021, proposes to designate additions to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness in the George Washington National Forest. Specifically, it would add approximately 1,000 acres to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and designate around 4,600 acres as a potential wilderness area for incorporation into the Rich Hole Wilderness. The bill also allows for the use of motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the potential wilderness area to implement water quality improvement activities until the area is officially designated as wilderness.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1819) (on 03/25/2021)

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