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US HB6783

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judy Chu

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Designates approximately 28,871 acres of federal land in Angeles National Forest as wilderness, including new Condor Peak Wilderness (8,207 acres), Yerba Buena Wilderness (6,694 acres), and additions to existing San Gabriel and Sheep Mountain Wilderness areas

  • Adds Little Rock Creek and its tributaries (totaling approximately 20 miles across 5 segments) to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, with classifications ranging from wild to recreational river status

  • Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to complete studies within 3 years on potential wild and scenic river designation for East Fork, North Fork, and West Fork San Gabriel River segments (totaling 25.3 miles)

  • Withdraws designated wilderness areas from mineral entry, mining claims, and geothermal leasing while permitting fire management activities, recreational rock climbing, horseback riding, and military overflights

  • Guarantees Indian Tribes access to designated areas for traditional cultural and religious purposes, with authority for temporary closures to protect tribal privacy during such activities

Legislative Description

San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act of 2025

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

12/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources12/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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