Bill · H.R. 2734· House(119-HR-2734)
Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Joe Neguse
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act,'' aims to amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993. It proposes to add approximately 6,817 acres within the Routt National Forest to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness. This added land is described as the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition'' on a map dated February 26, 2024. The Act also establishes provisions regarding tribal rights and administrative actions. Specifically, it allows for certain activities to control fire, insects, and diseases.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+7
The bill expands wilderness protections for approximately 6,817 acres of land.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill explicitly protects treaty rights and permits access for traditional, religious, and cultural uses.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The bill authorizes management actions to control fire, insects, and diseases in the wilderness addition.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Tribal Access and Culture: The Secretary of Agriculture may permit Indian Tribes to access and use the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition for traditional, religious, and cultural purposes (Section 4(a)(2)).
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Protection of Treaty Rights: The Act ensures that nothing within it affects the treaty rights of any Indian Tribe (Section 4(a)(1)).
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Environmental Management: The Secretary is authorized to carry out activities deemed necessary to control fire, insects, and diseases within the new addition (Section 4(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+7Improves Public Land Management+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+6
- 4/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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