HR-482 : Still Just a Bill

This bill states that the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, with respect to the Salmon River in Idaho, to maintain or replace facilities or structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch may include improvements or replacements that

  • are consistent with the management of a specified river segment of the main Salmon River pursuant to the Central Idaho Wilderness Act of 1980, and
  • would reduce the impact of commercial recreation facilities or services on wilderness or wild and scenic river resources and values.

USDA may also consider other facilities and equipment, including hydroelectric generators, water pumps for fire suppression, and solar energy systems.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-02-05CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.House committee actions
2019-01-10IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2019-01-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Michael K. Simpson [R] (ID-2)
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Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Energy storage, supplies, demand
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Lighting, heating, cooling
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Related Geographic Entities
  • Idaho
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