Bill · S. 1187· Senate(119-S-1187)
Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Deerfield River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025," aims to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the Deerfield River in Massachusetts and Vermont. The study includes the entire river, its branches, and major tributaries. Once funds are available, the Secretary must complete the study within three years. Finally, a report describing the results must be submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill promotes river conservation through a study for potential inclusion in the Wild and Scenic Rivers system.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The study aims to evaluate the river for national protection and management within the Wild and Scenic Rivers system.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The preservation of the Deerfield River may benefit local rural economies and recreational opportunities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Conducting a river study: The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the Deerfield River for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system (Section 2). This could lead to the river being officially recognized and protected.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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+3Improves Public Land Management+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 3/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts