S776-118

Introduced

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Gila River system in the State of New Mexico as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 14, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates designation of wild and scenic rivers and provides modification of boundaries of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Gila National Forest Administrative jurisdiction over the land described in paragraph (2) is transferred from the Secretary. It relies on appropriations, compliance mandates, definition changes, and grants. The main policy areas are Environment, Native American Tribes, Agriculture, and Civil Rights.

Who Benefits and How

Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates designation of wild and scenic rivers.
  • Provides modification of boundaries of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Gila National Forest Administrative jurisdiction over the land described in paragraph (2) is transferred from the Secretary...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates designation of wild and scenic rivers and provides modification of boundaries of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Gila National Forest Administrative jurisdiction over the land described in paragraph (2) is transferred from the Secretary.

Key Policy Areas

Environment, Native American Tribes, Agriculture, Civil Rights

Primary Purpose

The bill creates designation of wild and scenic rivers and provides modification of boundaries of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and Gila National Forest Administrative jurisdiction over the land described in paragraph (2) is transferred from the Secretary.

Policy Domains

Environment Native American Tribes Agriculture Civil Rights

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
  • Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 14, 2023

Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Luján) introduced the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Environment Native American Tribes Agriculture Civil Rights

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