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York River Wild and Scenic River Act of 2021

This bill designates specified segments of the main stem and the tributaries of the York River in Maine as a recreational river.

The Department of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the river segments.

No land or interest in land within the watersheds of the river segments may be acquired by condemnation.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-12-16CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.Senate
2021-12-16CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin without amendment. With written report No. 117-50.Senate
2021-11-18CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2021-06-23CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.Senate
2021-03-01IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
2021-03-01IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
See Subjects
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Land transfers
  • Land use and conservation
  • Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
  • Maine

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