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HR5852119th Congress

Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

Introduced

Summary

The Hook

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Designates the Upper Raritan River Watershed for study under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The bill would add a study designation that covers the North Branch Raritan, South Branch Raritan, the Lamington‑Black River, and their tributaries within the Upper Raritan watershed.

The Impact

  • Local communities and river users: The named river segments would be formally evaluated for possible inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, starting an official federal study process.
  • Department of the Interior and Congress: The Secretary of the Interior would be required to complete the study and submit a report to the House and Senate natural resources committees not later than 3 years after funds are made available to carry out the study.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Study of protections for Upper Raritan River

This bill would order a federal study of the Upper Raritan River watershed in New Jersey. It would cover the North Branch, the South Branch, the Lamington-Black River, and their tributaries, including above Spruce Run Reservoir. The Secretary of the Interior would have to finish the study and send a report to the Senate and House natural resources committees. The report would be due no later than 3 years after funds are made available. This would not itself give Wild and Scenic status; it only starts the study for possible future protection.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

NJ • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 10/28/2025

Roll Call Votes

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