S.742: A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to limit acquisition of land on the 39-mile segment of the Missouri River, Nebraska and South Dakota, designated as a recreational river, to acquisition from willing sellers, and for other purposes.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about water resources development
  • Introduced May 2, 1995
  • Latest Major Action May 2, 1996

Bill Summary

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to prohibit the acquisition of land within the boundaries of a specified segment of the Missouri River in Nebraska and South Dakota without the owner's consent. (Currently, limited acreage may be acquired in less than fee title without such consent if the Secretary of the Interior determines that activities are occurring or threatening to occur thereon which constitute serious damage or threat to the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.
May 2, 1995

Introduced in the Senate by Thomas A. Daschle (D-S.D.)

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