Bills · HR 5041
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5041Forests, forestry, treesFederal-Indian relations
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
INTRO AUG 26· LAST ACTION AUG 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to significantly expand a protected natural area, the Smith River National Recreation Area, extending its reach into Oregon and potentially preserving more wilderness for future generations. For voters, this means a larger protected landscape, which can safeguard important ecosystems, provide more recreational opportunities, and maintain water quality. If passed, it ensures that parts of Oregon's natural beauty, including specific rivers, receive a higher level of environmental protection, potentially limiting certain types of development or resource extraction in those areas.
Without this bill, these specific lands would not automatically receive the same level of federal protection as a National Recreation Area or Wild and Scenic River. This could leave them vulnerable to activities that might alter their natural state, diminish their ecological value, or reduce public access for recreation. The bill also addresses tribal sovereignty and cultural access, making it relevant for discussions about indigenous rights and environmental justice.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the official boundaries of the Smith River National Recreation Area into Oregon by adding new areas to its designated maps.
This physically grows the protected area, extending federal conservation efforts to new landscapes and preserving more ecosystems.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a detailed study of the newly added areas within five years and then modify management plans to protect the identified natural values.
This ensures that management decisions for the expanded area are based on scientific assessment and are geared towards conservation.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary to acquire the 555-acre "Cedar Creek Parcel" in Oregon, subject to state approval and funding, for inclusion in the recreation area.
This secures a specific, potentially ecologically important, piece of land for public ownership and protection within the recreation area.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the protection of Native American tribal rights, including seeking agreements for cultural access to the Oregon portions of the recreation area.
This acknowledges and supports the historical and ongoing connection of indigenous peoples to the land.
PROVISION 05
States the intent to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain wild rivers in Oregon, providing them with special federal protection.
This would preserve specific rivers in their free-flowing, natural condition, protecting their recreational, cultural, and ecological values.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 26
Introduced in House
AUG 26
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5041
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 26, 2025
Last actionAug 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 26, 2025
House BillHR 5041Forests, forestry, treesFederal-Indian relations
Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
INTRODUCED AUG 26, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 26, 2025
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