United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

S 4631 — Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 This bill designates the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system.

Bill Text

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The bill adds the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont to the list of rivers for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system and mandates a study of the river.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1276

    (145) Deerfield river, massachusetts and vermont.--The entire river, including-- (A) the North, South, East, and West Branches of the Deerfield River; and (B) the major tributaries of the Deerfield River, including the Green River, North River, South River, Clesson Brook, Chickley River, Cold River, Gulf Brook, Bog Brook, and Dunbar Brook.

    This addition designates the Deerfield River for potential inclusion in the wild and scenic rivers system.

  • 16 U.S.C. 1276

    (22) Deerfield river, massachusetts and vermont.--Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall-- (A) complete the study described in subsection (a)(145); and (B) submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the results of such study.

    This mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the Deerfield River and report the results to Congress.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4631 do?
Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2022 This bill designates the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system.
Who sponsors S 4631?
S 4631 is sponsored by Markey, Edward J. (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4631?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 4631?
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