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US HB5102

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Zinke

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Protects existing water rights including Federal, Tribal, and interstate water compacts, and prohibits land acquisition within designated boundaries without owner consent

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources9/2/2025

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