Bills · HR 5852
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5852New JerseyLakes and rivers
Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 28· LAST ACTION OCT 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it's the first step towards potentially granting significant federal protection to a major river system in New Jersey. If these rivers are eventually added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, it could help preserve their natural beauty, water quality, and ecological health for future generations. This would mean that federal agencies would be restricted from supporting projects that could negatively impact the rivers' 'free-flowing' condition and special values.
Without this bill, the study would not be mandated, and the Upper Raritan River Watershed would not automatically be considered for these federal protections. Its passage would highlight the environmental importance of these rivers and initiate a process that could lead to long-term conservation, balancing natural resource protection with community development concerns in the region.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates specific segments of the North Branch Raritan River, South Branch Raritan River, and Black or Lamington River, along with their tributaries within the Upper Raritan River watershed in New Jersey, for study.
This clearly identifies the exact waterways in New Jersey that would be evaluated for potential federal protection.
PROVISION 02
Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to formally add the Upper Raritan River Watershed to the list of areas to be studied for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
This initiates the official federal process for considering these rivers for a high level of environmental protection.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete the study and submit a report to Congress within three years after funds become available to conduct the study.
This sets a timeframe for the federal government to conduct the necessary environmental evaluation and report its findings to lawmakers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
37
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 28
Introduced in House
OCT 28
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5852
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 28, 2025
Last actionOct 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025
House BillHR 5852New JerseyLakes and rivers
Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 28, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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