Bill · H.R. 8924· House(119-HR-8924)
Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Herbert Conaway
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It proposes to designate the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey for a study to determine if it should be a wild and scenic river. The study would cover several specific river segments, including the Mullica River, Wading River, Batsto River, and various tributaries. The Secretary of the Interior is required to complete this study within three years of receiving funds. Finally, a report on the study's results must be submitted to specific House and Senate committees.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill initiates a study to potentially designate the Mullica River watershed as a wild and scenic river, which provides a framework for enhanced conservation.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The study focuses on local river segments and tributaries that are central to the landscape of rural New Jersey.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Conducting a formal study of the Mullica River watershed: This provision requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study and submit a report to Congress regarding the river segments listed in Section 2(a) (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 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.
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey