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Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act

Introduced: June 12, 2013 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Became law
Mar 26, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Mar 14, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 14, 2013
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)
Mar 14, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act - Designates specified National Forest System lands, National Park System lands, and public lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and as components or additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Sets forth provisions for the management of the lands designated as wilderness by this Act, including regarding water rights, tribal rights, fish and wildlife, and grazing permits and leases.

Authorizes the Secretaries of the Interior and of Agriculture (USDA) to take necessary measures for the control of fire, insects, and disease on such lands.

Establishes a Northern Rockies Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information Program. Requires the development of a Northern Rockies Habitat and Corridors Information System.

Sets forth specified additional provisions with regard to Indian tribes. Permits provisions of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to be applied, as appropriate, in the implementation of this Act.

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of specified rivers and creeks in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

What's happening now March 26, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1187: Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1187/
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"H.R. 1187: Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1187/.
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