# 119-hr-8924: Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026

119-hr-8924, Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3] (D-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-06-27).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8924
- Congress: 119
- Title: Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-27

## Summary

**Directs a federal study of the Mullica River watershed to evaluate possible Wild and Scenic River designation.** It names the Mullica, Batsto, Wading and many tributaries in New Jersey as the segments to be reviewed. - Local communities and conservation groups would get a formal evaluation of the Mullica River and listed tributaries for potential Wild and Scenic protection. - The Secretary of the Interior would complete the study and submit a report to the House Natural Resources Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within 3 years after funds are made available. - The bill specifies the exact river segments to be studied, naming the Mullica River from its headwaters to Great Bay, the Batsto River, the Wading River, and many named tributaries and branches.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2026-06-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Study of Mullica River Watershed: benefit, low. If enacted, this bill would require a federal study of the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey. It would add the Mullica River, Wading River, Batsto River, and many tributaries to the Wild and Scenic Rivers study list. The Secretary of the Interior would have to finish the study and send a report…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8924 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8924)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-2086: Rights for the TSA Workforce Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2086)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8924 (as of 2026-06-27).