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US S3542

US S3542
Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025


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Introduced
12/17/2025
In Committee
12/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Upper Raritan River Watershed in the State of New Jersey for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025, proposes to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to initiate a study for the potential inclusion of the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Specifically, it designates certain segments of the North Branch Raritan River, the South Branch Raritan River, and the Black or Lamington River, along with their tributaries within the watershed, for this study. The Secretary of the Interior is required to complete this study and submit a report to relevant Congressional committees within three years of funds being made available. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act is a federal law that protects certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 12/17/2025)

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