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US HB5852

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Kean

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Upper Raritan River Watershed in New Jersey for study as a potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System

  • Covers the North Branch Raritan River, South Branch Raritan River, and Lamington-Black River from their headwaters to their confluences, plus all tributaries within the watershed

  • Requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete the study within 3 years after funds are appropriated

  • Mandates submission of study results to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Natural Resources

  • Introduced with bipartisan sponsorship by Rep. Kean and Rep. Watson Coleman on October 28, 2025

Legislative Description

Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

Public lands and natural resources

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

10/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources10/28/2025

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