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To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.
2/13/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 588
Bill 119 hr 588, also known as the Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act, aims to safeguard the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and other federal lands and waters in the Rainy River Watershed in Minnesota. The bill specifically focuses on protecting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park from potential pollution and environmental harm.
The legislation includes provisions to prevent mining activities that could harm the pristine wilderness area, as well as measures to ensure the protection of water quality in the region. The bill also aims to promote sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities in the area, while preserving the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 588 seeks to balance the need for economic development with the importance of preserving the unique natural resources and recreational opportunities in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding federal lands and waters.
The legislation includes provisions to prevent mining activities that could harm the pristine wilderness area, as well as measures to ensure the protection of water quality in the region. The bill also aims to promote sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities in the area, while preserving the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 588 seeks to balance the need for economic development with the importance of preserving the unique natural resources and recreational opportunities in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and surrounding federal lands and waters.
Current Status of Bill HR 588
Bill HR 588 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill HR 588 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025. Bill HR 588's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of January 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 588
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
20Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 588
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 588
To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.
To provide for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and interconnected Federal lands and waters, including Voyageurs National Park, within the Rainy River Watershed in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 588
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