A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain river segments in the State of Oregon as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
Adds certain Oregon river segments to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
In the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee since Sept. 30, 2026, 6 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 30, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
River segments can be included in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to add certain segments in Oregon to that system.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Designates Oregon river segments
Would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to add certain river segments in Oregon to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
The practical difference is whether certain Oregon river segments become part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill title does not state a specific problem or explain what additional protections or other effects the designation would bring.
Written from the official record.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 30, 2026SENATESEP 30, 2026By Sen. Wyden with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Energy and Natural Resources
- SAME DAYNOWSenate committeeSEP 30, 2026ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES NOWSEP 30, 2026In committee for 6 daysNo hearing yet
- 6 DAYS SO FARPassed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- House committee—HOUSE—
- Passed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026REFERREDRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026INTRODUCEDSENATEIntroduced in Senate
At day 6, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Sen. Wyden’s record: sponsored 98 bills this Congress. 4 passed the Senate; 0 became law.
- Jeff MerkleyD-ORORIGINAL
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