United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 R · 1 D cosponsors

HR 642 — Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

HR 642 focuses on environmental conservation and resource management.

This bill aims to improve conservation efforts and manage natural resources sustainably. It has been referred for further discussion in committee.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This bill could lead to stronger protections for natural spaces, impacting conservation efforts positively.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Wild and scenic rivers · 16 U.S.C. ch. 28 1 section
  • § 1274 Component rivers and adjacent lands Amends

    16 U.S.C. § 1274 — at 1274(a)

    The law today

    (a) Designation The following rivers and the land adjacent thereto are hereby designated as components of the national wild and scenic rivers system: (1) Clearwater, Middle Fork, Idaho— The Middle Fork from the town of Kooskia upstream to the town of Lowell; the Lochsa River from its junction with the Selway at Lowell forming the Middle Fork, upstream to the Powell Ranger Station; and the Selway River from Lowell upstream to its origin; to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. (2) Eleventh Point, Missouri— The segment of the river extending downstream from Thomasville to State Highway 142; to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. (3) Feather, California— The entire Middle Fork downstream from the confluence of its tributary streams one kilometer south of Beckwourth, California; to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. (4) Rio Grande, New Mexico— The segment extending from the Colorado State line downstream to the State Highway 96 crossing, and the lower four miles of the Red River; to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. (5) Rogue, oregon.— (A) In general.— The segment of the river extending from the mouth of the Applegate River downstream to the Lobster Creek Bridge, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, as agreed to by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture or as directed by the President. (B) Additions.— In addition to the segment described in subparagraph (A), there are designated the following segments in the Rogue River: (i) Kelsey creek.— The approximately 6.8-mile segment of Kelsey Creek from the Wild Rogue Wilderness boundary in T. 32 S., R. 9 W., sec. 25, Willamette Meridian, to the confluence with the Rogue River, as a wild river. (ii) East fork kelsey creek.— (I) Scenic river.— The approximately 0.2-mile segment of East Fork Kelsey Creek from headwaters downstream to the Wild Rogue Wilderness boundary in T. 33 S., R. 8 W., sec. 5, Willamette Meridian, as a scenic river. (II) Wild river.— The approximately 4.6-mile segment of East Fork Kelsey Creek from the Wild Rogue Wilderness boundary in T. 33 S., R. 8 W., sec. 5, Willamette Meridian, to the confluence with Kelsey Creek, as a wild river. (iii) Whisky creek.— (I) Recreational river.— The approximately 1.6-mile segment of Whisky Creek from the confluence of the East Fork and West Fork to the south boundary of the non-Federal land in T. 33 S., R. 8 W., sec. 17, Willamette Meridian, as a recreational river. (II) Wild river.— The approximately 1.2-mile segment of Whisky Creek from road 33–8–23 to the confluence with the Rogue River, as a wild river. (iv) East fork whisky creek.— (I) Scenic river.— The approximately 0.9-mile segment of East Fork Whisky Creek from its headwaters to Wild Rogue Wilderness boundary in T. 33 S., R. 8 W., sec. 11, Willamette Meridian, as a scenic river. (II) Wild river.— The approximately 2.6-mile segment of East Fork Whisky Creek from the Wild Rogue Wilderness boundary in T. 33 S., R. 8 W., sec. 11, Willamette Meridian, downstream to road 33–8–26 crossing, as a wild river. (III) Recreational river.— The approximately 0.3-mile segment of East Fork Whisky Creek from road 33–8–26 to the confluence with Whisky Creek, as a recreational river. (v) West fork whisky creek.— The approximately 4.8-mile segment of West Fork Whisky Creek from its headwaters to the confluence with the East Fork Whisky Creek, as a wild river. (vi) Big windy creek.— (I) Scenic river.— The approximately 1.5-mile segment of Big Windy Creek from its headwaters to road 34–9–17.1, as a scenic river. (II) Wild river.— The approximately 5.8-mile segment of Big Windy Creek from road 34–9–17.1 to the confluence with the Rogue River, as a wild river. (vii) East fork big windy creek.— (I) Scenic river.— The approximately 0.2-mile segment of East Fork Big Windy Creek from its headwaters to road 34–8–36, as a scenic river. (II) Wild river.— The approximately 3.7-mile segment of Eas...

    103 other bills also change this section · Follow it → Official text at uscode.house.gov ↗

Also cites: 16 U.S.C. § 1276, 16 U.S.C. § 1281

How this bill changes current law

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The bill designates the portion of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    (___) Myakka river, florida.--The 34-mile segments, within Sarasota County referred to in this paragraph, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in partnership with the Myakka River Management Coordinating Council.

    This adds the Myakka River to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    The approximately 8.0-mile segment from the Manatee County/Sarasota County line to S.R. 72, as a scenic river.

    Designates an 8.0-mile segment of the Myakka River as a scenic river.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    The approximately 11.2-mile segment, from S.R. 72 to Laurel Road, as a wild river.

    Designates an 11.2-mile segment of the Myakka River as a wild river.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    The approximately 1.9-mile segment, from Laurel Road to Border Road, as a scenic river.

    Designates a 1.9-mile segment of the Myakka River as a scenic river.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    The approximately 1.5-mile segment, from Border Road to just south of the I-75 Bridge, as a recreational river.

    Designates a 1.5-mile segment of the Myakka River as a recreational river.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    The approximately 1.5-mile segment, from south of the I-75 Bridge to Snook Haven, as a scenic river.

    Designates a 1.5-mile segment of the Myakka River as a scenic river.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    The approximately 3.2-mile segment, from Snook Haven to Ramblers Rest, as a wild river.

    Designates a 3.2-mile segment of the Myakka River as a wild river.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    The approximately 2.7-mile segment, from Ramblers Rest to U.S. 41, as a scenic river.

    Designates a 2.7-mile segment of the Myakka River as a scenic river.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1274

    The approximately 4.0-mile segment, from U.S. 41 to the Charlotte County Line, as a scenic river.

    Designates a 4.0-mile segment of the Myakka River as a scenic river.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 642?
HR 642 is sponsored by Steube, W. Gregory (Republican), Buchanan, Vern (Republican), Soto, Darren (Democratic), Patronis, Jimmy (Republican), Lee, Laurel M. (Republican), Cammack, Kat (Republican), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Webster, Daniel (Republican), and Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 642?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 23, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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