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Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

December 2, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

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Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-237.Dec 2, 2025

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current status of the Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act?

The bill has been introduced and is currently undergoing review by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, specifically the Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining.

Where can I find the official record of the hearings for this bill?

The hearings are documented in the printed hearing record 119-237.

Why It Matters

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.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Hearing Record Availability

The bill is associated with a specific printed hearing record (S.Hrg. 119-237), indicating that formal testimony has already been collected.

S.Hrg. 119-237

Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

locationSmith River National Recreation Area“The federal recreation area subject to the proposed expansion.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining“The subcommittee that held hearings on the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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