Bill · H.R. 5852· House(119-HR-5852)
Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 10/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Kean
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025. It amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to study the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey. The study looks at adding these waterways to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The covered areas include the North Branch Raritan River, the South Branch Raritan River, the Black or Lamington River, and all of their tributaries. The Secretary of the Interior must finish the study within three years after funding is provided. Finally, the Secretary of the Interior must submit a report on the study results to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+5
The legislation directly promotes better evaluation and potential conservation management of regional water resources and public lands.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+4
Designating the watershed for a Wild and Scenic River study initiates formal evaluation that can lead to enhanced protections for local waterways.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The bill initiates a study for potential inclusion of the Upper Raritan River Watershed in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, supporting long-term environmental preservation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under Section 2, amending Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey is designated for a study to see if it can be added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This is positive because it starts a formal review process for these specific river segments and their tributaries.
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Under Section 2, amending Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Secretary of the Interior must complete this study and report the results to Congress within three years after funds are made available. This is positive because it ensures that our elected officials receive a formal report on the condition and potential of these waterways.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts, burdens, or consequences explicitly mentioned for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+5Improves Environmental Protections+4Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Farmers+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 10/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey