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S 4595 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Study Mullica River for wild and scenic status

Energy & Utilities
The vote
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Worked the bill
$486M
24 groups · their total 2025 lobbying
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Summary

What the bill does

This bill adds the Mullica River watershed in New Jersey to the list of rivers being studied for possible protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The study would look at the river's natural and cultural value and take up to three years. If the study finds the river qualifies, Congress could later vote to give it permanent protection.

Why it matters

The stakes

The Mullica River watershed includes many streams and creeks in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. A wild and scenic designation could limit new development along the river, affecting local landowners and businesses. It would also protect the area's wildlife and water quality for people who use the river for fishing, boating, and other recreation.

The debate

What each side says

Supporters
  • The study will determine if the river has outstanding natural, cultural, or recreational values worth protecting.bill
  • A wild and scenic designation can help preserve the river's clean water and wildlife habitat for future generations.report
  • The study process involves local communities and landowners, giving them a say in the river's future.report
Critics
  • A wild and scenic designation could restrict land use and development along the river, hurting property values and local businesses.report
  • The study and potential designation add another layer of federal oversight that some local residents and officials oppose.report

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S 4595Study Mullica River for wild and scenic statusEnergy & Utilities

Who paid lobbyists to work it

Direct tie24 groups · their total 2025 lobbying
GroupIssues2025 lobbying
(all issues)		Has PAC?
STATE OF LOC NATION GLOBAL PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION›AdvocacyOtherBanking$80M✗No PAC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.›EnergyBankingForeign$70M✗No PAC
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS›Real EstateBankingInsurance$54M✓NAORPAC
BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC›EnergyBankingHealth$34M✗No PAC
META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES›TechSports & MediaBanking$26M✗No PAC
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY›TransportBankingForeign$20M✓GMC
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL›BankingEnergyTransport$19M✓ACCP
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC›BankingTechLabor$18M✓ASLSSFAP

Election money, in the distance

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