Bill · H.R. 5041· House(119-HR-5041)
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
- Introduced
- 8/26/2025
- Last activity
- 8/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Val Hoyle
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, called the "Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act," expands the Smith River National Recreation Area to include parts of Oregon. It updates the boundaries and management of the area and requires a study of its natural values within five years. The act also designates several river segments and tributaries in Oregon as wild or scenic rivers. Additionally, it protects Tribal rights and allows for the acquisition of the "Cedar Creek Parcel."
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+9
The bill expands a National Recreation Area and designates multiple wild and scenic rivers to protect natural values.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+8
It updates boundaries and requires comprehensive studies to protect biodiversity and forest health.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
Protects Tribal rights and provides access for historical and cultural activities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Natural Resources: The Secretary must conduct a study to inventory and protect streams, wetlands, plants, and animals, and then modify management plans to fully protect these values (Section 2(c)(d)).
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Tribal Access and Heritage: The bill ensures that no Tribal rights are diminished and requires the Secretary to seek an agreement to provide Indian Tribes access for historical and cultural activities and the procurement of noncommercial forest products (Section 2(c)(h)).
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Wildfire and Forest Health: The bill explicitly allows the Secretary to conduct wildland fire operations and vegetation management projects to improve wildfire resiliency and forest health (Section 2(c)(e) and (f)).
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Environmental Preservation: The bill designates numerous river segments and tributaries in Oregon as "wild" or "scenic" rivers to preserve their water quality and botanical values (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Land Acquisition: The bill authorizes the Secretary to acquire land through purchase, donation, or other methods, which may affect current land ownership (Section 2(d)).
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+9Improves Public Land Management+8Reduces Carbon Emissions+2Reduces Fossil Fuel Production+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+7Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Children+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 8/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California