A River Runs Through It Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
The "A River Runs Through It Act" proposes to designate and manage federal lands within Montana for various purposes. It aims to create restoration areas focused on forest health, wildfire resilience, and aquatic and wildlife habitat. Additionally, it would establish backcountry areas for wildlife protection and quiet recreation, and recreation areas intended to preserve and enhance opportunities for activities like mountain biking and off-road vehicle use, along with winter recreation areas.
This bill would affect federal lands in Montana, managed by agencies such as the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. It designates specific acreages for restoration, backcountry, recreation, and winter recreation purposes. Management plans would be developed for these areas to balance resource conservation with public use, including provisions for motorized and non-motorized recreation, and protection of private property rights and tribal treaty rights.
H.R. 10529 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. As it has just been introduced, it will now proceed through the legislative process, which could involve committee hearings, amendments, and votes in the House, and potentially consideration in the Senate if passed by the House.
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Timeline
21 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10529 do?
- The "A River Runs Through It Act" proposes to designate and manage federal lands within Montana for various purposes. It aims to create restoration areas focused on forest health, wildfire resilience, and aquatic and wildlife habitat. Additionally, it would establish backcountry areas for wildlife protection and quiet recreation, and recreation areas intended to preserve and enhance opportunities for activities like mountain biking and off-road vehicle use, along with winter recreation areas. This bill would affect federal lands in Montana, managed by agencies such as the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management. It designates specific acreages for restoration, backcountry, recreation, and winter recreation purposes. Management plans would be developed for these areas to balance resource conservation with public use, including provisions for motorized and non-motorized recreation, and protection of private property rights and tribal treaty rights. H.R. 10529 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. As it has just been introduced, it will now proceed through the legislative process, which could involve committee hearings, amendments, and votes in the House, and potentially consideration in the Senate if passed by the House.
- Has H.R. 10529 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10529. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10529?
- H.R. 10529 was sponsored by Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10529?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (21 Sep 2026).
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