Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act

House Bill

H.R. 1063

119th Congress

Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Becca Balint

D - VT

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

This bill would study whether to add parts of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, which protects certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational value.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would study whether to add parts of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, which protects certain rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational value.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2023 This bill designates for study specified segments of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream in Vermont for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the eligibility and suitability of specified segments of the Nulhegan River and Paul Stream for inclusion in the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
The study would assess the rivers' free-flowing condition, water quality, and 'outstandingly remarkable values' like scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural or other similar values.
If the rivers are found eligible and suitable, they could be formally designated as 'wild,' 'scenic,' or 'recreational' rivers, providing federal protection and management.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If the rivers are added to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, it would affect landowners, recreational users, and local communities along the rivers. It could restrict development, mining, and other activities to preserve the rivers' natural character. Designation could also bring federal funding for conservation and recreation projects.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Government studies and investigations

Lakes and rivers

Vermont

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1063, 119th Congress (2025). "Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1063