119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 5852
The Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025 directs the federal government to evaluate whether segments of rivers in New Jersey's Upper Raritan watershed should be added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The study covers the North Branch Raritan River, South Branch Raritan River, Lamington-Black River, and their tributaries within the watershed. The Secretary of the Interior must complete this study and submit findings to Congress within three years of receiving funding. This legislation affects New Jersey residents and conservation efforts in the region, though it only authorizes a study rather than immediately protecting the waterways—actual designation would require separate congressional action.