HR 642 United States House · 119th Congress

Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025

This bill designates a 34-mile segment of the Myakka River in Sarasota County, Florida, as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. It classifies specific river segments as "wild" (11.2 miles), "scenic" (multiple segments totaling 22.9 miles), or "recreational" (1.5 miles), based on their natural character. The bill establishes cooperative management through the existing Myakka River Management Coordinating Council and prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from administering the river as a National Park System unit or using land condemnation. It requires the Secretary to work with Florida and local entities to implement a management plan already developed under state law, without altering current land ownership or management authority.
Sub-Topics: Parks & Recreation
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Sep 2, 2026
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Sep 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Aug 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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