Bill · S. 4595· Senate(119-S-4595)
Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/20/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Kim
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026'', aims to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. It seeks to designate the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey for a study to determine its potential designation as a wild and scenic river. The study covers various segments of the Mullica River, Wading River, Batsto River, and their tributaries. The Secretary of the Interior is tasked with completing this study within three years of receiving funds. Finally, a report describing the results must be submitted to specific congressional 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 protected wild and scenic river.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The study of the Mullica River watershed may lead to increased federal protection and recreational opportunities for rural areas in New Jersey.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Potential Wild and Scenic Designation: The bill initiates a study for the potential designation of the Mullica River watershed as a wild and scenic river (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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
- 7/21/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 5/20/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey