S1737Referred to Committee

Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-13
Introduced
0
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Patty Murray
Patty Murray
Democrat · WA · Senator
Votes with party: 88.4% (807 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (0)

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

2025-12-02

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect certain wilderness areas and rivers in the Olympic region of Washington state by designating them as federally protected lands where commercial development and resource extraction are prohibited. The protected areas would preserve wildlife habitat, recreation opportunities, and scenic landscapes for future generations while restricting logging, mining, and dam construction in these designated zones. The measure affects outdoor enthusiasts, conservation groups, timber companies, and local communities that depend on or use these public lands.

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Public Lands and Natural Resources
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