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S1187Referred to Committee

Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-03-27
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
Democrat · MA · Senator
Votes with party: 85.3% (853 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000133

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Bernard Sanders (I-VT)Original· 2025-03-27
  • Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)Original· 2025-03-27
  • Peter Welch (D-VT)Original· 2025-03-27

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2025-03-27

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would direct the federal government to study whether the Deerfield River in Massachusetts should be officially designated as a Wild and Scenic River, a protected status that would preserve its natural character and restrict certain development along its banks. The study would examine the river's ecological, recreational, and cultural value to determine if it meets federal criteria for protection. If designated, the river would receive long-term protection from dam construction and other major alterations, though the exact rules would depend on which sections qualify for protection.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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