S 4595 — Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026
Last action — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
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Where this bill stands today.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).
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In plain language
The bill establishes a study for the Mullica River watershed for potential designation as a Wild and Scenic River.
This bill proposes a study to evaluate the Mullica River watershed for possible Wild and Scenic River designation, which could enhance conservation efforts. The aim is to assess its natural, cultural, and recreational values.
What this means for you
- Environment: This bill could lead to increased environmental protections for the Mullica River watershed.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in Senate Current html May 20, 2026
Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill designates the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey for study for potential designation as a wild and scenic river.
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16 U.S.C. 1276(a)
(147) Mullica river watershed, new jersey.--The segments of the Mullica River, Wading River, Batsto River, and the tributaries of each such river within the Mullica River watershed, including the following segments: (A) Mullica River from its headwaters to Great Bay. (B) Alquatka Branch from its headwaters to its confluence with Mullica River. (C) Albertson Brook from its headwaters to its confluence with Nescochague Creek. (D) Great Swamp Branch from its headwaters to its confluence with Nescochague Creek. (E) Nescochague Creek from its confluence with Albertson Brook to its confluence with Mullica River. (F) Pine Creek from its headwaters to its confluence with Mullica River. (G) Landing Creek from its headwaters to its confluence with Mullica River. (H) Nacote Creek from its headwaters to its confluence with Mullica River. (I) Bass River from its headwaters to its confluence with Mullica River. (J) Ballinger Creek from its headwaters to its confluence with Mullica River. (K) Roberts Branch from its headwaters to its confluence with Skit Branch. (L) Skit Branch from its headwaters to its confluence with Batsto River. (M) Batsto River from its headwaters to its confluence with Mullica River. (N) Springers Brook from its headwaters to its confluence with Batsto River. (O) Deep Run from its headwaters to its confluence with Springers Brook. (P) Penn Swamp Branch from its headwaters to its confluence with Batsto River. (Q) Tulpehocken Creek from its headwaters to its confluence with West Branch Wading River. (R) West Branch Wading River from its headwaters to its confluence with Wading River. (S) Hospitality Brook from Hog Wallow Bogs to its confluence with West Branch Wading River. (T) Little Hauken Run from Hog Wallow Bogs to its confluence with Hospitality Brook. (U) Oswego River from its headwaters to its confluence with West Branch Wading River and Wading River. (V) Beaver Run from its headwaters to its confluence with Wading River. (W) Wading River from its confluence with West Branch Wading River and Oswego River to its confluence with Mullica River.
This addition designates the Mullica River watershed for study as a potential wild and scenic river.
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16 U.S.C. 1276(b)
(24) Mullica river watershed, new jersey.--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 paragraph (147) of subsection (a); and (B) submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report describing the results of the study.
This requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study and report on the Mullica River watershed within three years.
Action History
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Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Sponsors
- Cory A. Booker · Cosponsor
- Andy Kim · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Kim, Andy Democratic
Co-sponsors (1)
- Booker, Cory A. Democratic
Not signed on (545)
545 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors S 4595?
- S 4595 is sponsored by Booker, Cory A. (Democratic) and Kim, Andy (Democratic).
- What is the current status of S 4595?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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