# 119-hr-10529: A River Runs Through It Act

119-hr-10529, A River Runs Through It Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT); status introduced (as of 2026-10-07).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10529
- Congress: 119
- Title: A River Runs Through It Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-07

## Summary

**Permanent conservation and recreation designations in western Montana.** This bill would create restoration areas, backcountry and winter recreation zones, wilderness additions, and conservation management areas, and it would set rules for trails, motorized use, vegetation projects, and maps. - Would designate four recreation areas including Lodgepole Creek (~24,058 acres) and two winter recreation areas including North/Elsina Bowls (~6,932 acres). A Forest Service plan due in 3 years would identify new mountain bike and motorized trails and set seasonal vehicle rules. - Would add wilderness acreage such as Scapegoat (~48,930 acres) and create Conservation Management Areas like the Continental Divide (~31,653 acres). Management would prioritize wildlife habitat, fire resilience, watershed function, and coordination with Endangered Species Act recovery plans. - Allows existing livestock grazing and maintenance of preexisting grazing facilities subject to law and regulation. The bill preserves private property and Tribal treaty rights and makes many federal lands withdrawn from mining and leasing, subject to valid existing rights.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT), 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New trails, maps, and local plans: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would let the Secretary build motorized and mountain bike trails shown on the bill map. Trail construction would be allowed only if funds are available and the Secretary finds the work follows applicable law. The Secretary would be able to accept volunteer work and non‑Federal…
- Montana land protections and use rules: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would create many new protected areas in Montana and set rules for public uses. It would designate six Restoration Areas and allow vegetation restoration projects, including prescribed burning, subject to applicable law and any Endangered Species Act plans. The bill would add l…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
- 119-hr-2570: Maximum Pressure Act
- 119-hr-907: Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025
- 119-hr-9535: Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
- 119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10529 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10529)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6644: 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6644)
- [119-hr-2570: Maximum Pressure Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2570)
- [119-hr-907: Northern Montana Water Security Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-907)
- [119-hr-9535: Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9535)
- [119-hr-9298: Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9298)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10529 (as of 2026-10-07).