U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB642: Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Status: In committee, September 2, 2026
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the portion of the Myakka River lying within Sarasota County, Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the portion of the Myakka River lying within Sarasota County, Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, January 23, 2025:
A BILL To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the portion of the Myakka River lying within Sarasota County, Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025 . SECTION 2. Findings The Congress finds the following: (1) Public Law 95-625 amended section 5 of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1276 ) to require the study of the Myakka River for potential inclusion in the national wild and scenic rivers system. (2) The study determined the Myakka River, was eligible for inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. (3) The State of Florida has demonstrated its commitment to protecting this river by the enactment of the Myakka River Wild and Scenic Designation and Protection Act (Florida Statute Chapter 258.501). (4) The Florida county of Sarasota and the cities of Venice and North Port have demonstrated their commitment to protect this river in their comprehensive land use plans, local ordinances, and land development regulations. (5) The desire for designation of this river as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System has been demonstrated through strong public support, State and local agency support, and …
Sponsors
- Greg Steube (R, HD-FL-17) · primary sponsor
- Vern Buchanan (R, HD-FL-16)
- Darren Soto (D, HD-FL-9)
- Jimmy Patronis (R, HD-FL-1)
- Laurel Lee (R, HD-FL-15)
- Kat Cammack (R, HD-FL-3)
- John Rutherford (R, HD-005)
- Daniel Webster (R, HD-011)
- Gus Bilirakis (R, HD-FL-12)
- Maria Salazar (R, HD-FL-27)
- Mike Haridopolos (R, HD-FL-8)
Latest actions
- : Subcommittee Hearings Held
- : Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- : Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Florida, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Parks, recreation areas, trails, Intergovernmental relations, Lakes and rivers, Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Common questions
- What is HB642?
- HB642 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025.
- What does HB642 do?
- In its own words: To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the portion of the Myakka River lying within Sarasota County, Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB642?
- In committee as of September 2, 2026. Latest action: Subcommittee Hearings Held (September 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB642?
- Greg Steube (R, HD-FL-17), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB642?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/642
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