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US HB5102
Bill
Status
9/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Zinke
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AI Summary
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Designates approximately 98.5 miles of Montana rivers and streams as Wild and Scenic Rivers, including 42 miles of the Madison River, 39.5 miles of the Gallatin River, 4.6 miles of Hyalite Creek, 7.3 miles of Cabin Creek, and 5.1 miles of the Middle Fork of Cabin Creek
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Classifies the Madison and Gallatin Rivers as recreational rivers and the three creek segments as scenic rivers, all to be administered by the Secretary of Agriculture
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Protects existing water rights including Federal, Tribal, and interstate water compacts, and prohibits land acquisition within designated boundaries without owner consent
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Preserves operations of Hebgen Dam and Madison Dam (FERC P-2188), which generate 12 MW of hydropower, and allows future hydropower additions to Hebgen Dam while prohibiting dam expansion into the designated river segments
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Authorizes appropriations as necessary for implementation
Legislative Description
Greater Yellowstone Recreation Enhancement And Tourism Act
Public lands and natural resources
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
9/2/2025