Bill · H.R. 3181· House(119-HR-3181)
Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/5/2025
- Last activity
- 5/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Becca Balint
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the "Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025". It aims to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to study specific areas in Vermont. The study focuses on a 22-mile segment of the Nulhegan River and an 18-mile segment of Paul Stream. The Secretary of the Interior must complete the study and report the results to Congress. This process determines if these waters should be added to the national wild and scenic rivers system.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The act specifically targets the study of land and water management for potential federal protection.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill initiates studies to potentially add these rivers to the national wild and scenic rivers system, which typically increases environmental protections.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Rural residents in the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream areas may benefit from conservation and potential tourism increases.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Study of Natural Resources: Section 2(a) designates the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system, which involves studying these natural areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people 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 Public Land Management+3Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Rural Development+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 5/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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