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S. 4449 118th Congress Senate

River Democracy Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain river segments in the State of Oregon as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 4, 2024 Introduced by: Ron Wyden Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Air qualityAquatic ecologyCaliforniaClimate change and greenhouse gases
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Federal-Indian relationsFiresFirst responders and emergency personnelFishesForests, forestry, treesLakes and riversLand transfersOregonWetlandsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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Jun 12, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-394.
Jun 4, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 4, 2024
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 12, 2024

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-394.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jun 4, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4449: River Democracy Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-4449/
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"S. 4449: River Democracy Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-S-4449/.
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