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A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]
In Committee
Summary
Blocks wilderness designation for Big Cypress National Preserve. The bill would preserve the area's status as a National Preserve and bar its inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Stops wilderness status for Big Cypress
This bill would bar Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or added to the National Wilderness Preservation System. Federal agencies would be prevented from treating the preserve as eligible for wilderness. It would take effect upon enactment. Nearby residents, tribal members, visitors, and local businesses could see fewer land-use restrictions. Some conservation protections tied to formal wilderness status could not apply.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Scott, Rick [R-FL]
FL • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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