HR642Referred to Committee
Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-01-23
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
W. Gregory Steube
Republican · FL · Representative
Votes with party: 90.4% (533 recorded votes)
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Cosponsors (7)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-01-23
Previously
- Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-01-23
Plain-English Summary
This bill would protect a section of Florida's Myakka River by designating it as a Wild and Scenic River, which means the federal government would work with state and local officials to preserve the river's natural character and prevent large-scale development along its banks. The designation would restrict certain activities like dam construction and mining in the protected area while allowing existing uses like fishing and recreation to continue. The protection would affect landowners, local communities, and conservation groups in the region around the river.
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Subjects
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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