H.R. 949

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Hatchie River in the State of Tennessee for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 4, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Kustoff · Committee: Committee on Natural Resources

Table of contents

• H.R. 949
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Hatchie River study

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Hatchie River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Hatchie River study

• (a) Designation for study
  • Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 16 U.S.C. 1276(a)
    • (147) Hatchie River, Tennessee
      • The approximately 163-mile segment of the Hatchie River from the Mississippi-Tennessee State line to its confluence with the Mississippi River.
• (b) Study and report
  • Section 5(b) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 16 U.S.C. 1276(b)
    • (24) Hatchie River, Tennessee
      • (A) In general
        • Not later than 3 years after funds are made available to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary of the Interior shall—
          • (i) complete the study of the segment of the Hatchie River described in subsection (a)(147); and
          • (ii) submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report describing the results of such study.
      • (B) Study requirement
        • In carrying out the study of the segment of the Hatchie River described in subsection (a)(147), the Secretary of the Interior shall identify opportunities to administer such segment in partnership with State, regional, local, and community stakeholders.