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Read. Follow. Verify.Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act
Last action · December 2, 2025: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.
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What This Bill Would Do
The Smith River Expansion Act proposes to increase the geographic boundaries of the existing Smith River National Recreation Area. This legislative measure is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The expansion of this federally managed area directly impacts land use, public access, and conservation management protocols for the specified acreage within the Smith River region.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Recreational users
The expansion of the recreation area may change the available land for public use and associated management regulations.
Federal land management agencies
These agencies are responsible for implementing and enforcing management policies within the expanded boundaries.
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