Bill · S. 3542· Senate(119-S-3542)
Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025. It amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to add the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey for a study. This study looks at the potential addition of the watershed to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill lists specific segments of rivers and their tributaries to be included in this study. These include the North Branch Raritan River, the South Branch Raritan River, and the Black or Lamington River. The Secretary of the Interior must complete the study and submit a report within 3 years after funds are made available.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill designates the Upper Raritan River Watershed for study regarding potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, supporting environmental evaluation and conservation efforts.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2
The legislation initiates a federal study for potential inclusion of local watersheds into the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, enhancing federal public land and water resource management assessment.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
Urban residents in the region may benefit from improved long-term regional watershed conservation and ecological study.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) designates the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey for a study regarding its potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This provision lists specific water segments like the North Branch Raritan River, the South Branch Raritan River, the Lamington-Black River, and their tributaries for evaluation. This could be viewed as a positive step for individuals interested in evaluating and potentially protecting these natural water resources.
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Section 2(b) requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete the study and submit a report to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Natural Resources not later than 3 years after funds are made available. This holds officials accountable by setting a clear deadline to report back to our elected representatives on the study's results.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that explicitly mention negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Public Land Management+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/21/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 12/17/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey