[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3553-S3555]
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SA 6433. Mr. HEINRICH submitted an amendment intended to be proposed
by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year
2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military
construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy,
to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for
other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
At the end of subtitle G of title X, add the following:
SEC. 1094. DESIGNATION OF WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS;
MODIFICATION OF BOUNDARIES OF GILA CLIFF
DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND GILA NATIONAL
FOREST.
(a) Designation of Wild and Scenic Rivers.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Covered segment.--The term ``covered segment'' means a
river segment designated by paragraph (233) of section 3(a)
of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) (as
added by paragraph (2)).
(B) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned''
means--
(i) the Secretary of the Interior, with respect to a
covered segment under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
the Interior; and
(ii) the Secretary of Agriculture, with respect to a
covered segment under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of
Agriculture.
(C) State.--The term ``State'' means the State of New
Mexico.
(2) Designation of segments.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(233) Gila river system, new mexico.--The following
segments of the Gila River system in Las Animas Creek, Holden
Prong, and McKnight Canyon in the State of New Mexico, to be
administered by the Secretary concerned (as defined in
section 1094(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2027) in the following classifications:
``(A) Apache creek.--The approximately 10.5-mile segment,
as generally depicted on the map entitled `Apache Creek' and
dated April 30, 2020, as a wild river.
``(B) Black canyon creek.--
``(i) The 11.8-mile segment, as generally depicted on the
map entitled `Black Canyon Creek' and dated April 30, 2020,
as a wild river.
``(ii) The 0.6-mile segment, as generally depicted on the
map entitled `Black Canyon Creek' and dated April 30, 2020,
as a recreational river.
``(iii) The 1.9-mile segment, as generally depicted on the
map entitled `Black Canyon Creek' and dated April 30, 2020,
as a recreational river.
``(iv) The 11-mile segment, as generally depicted on the
map entitled `Black Canyon Creek' and dated April 30, 2020,
as a wild river.
``(C) Diamond creek.--
``(i) The approximately 13.3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Diamond Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(ii) The approximately 4.7-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Diamond Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(iii) The approximately 3.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Diamond Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(iv) The approximately 1.6-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Diamond Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(v) The approximately 4.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Diamond Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(D) South diamond creek.--The approximately 16.1-mile
segment, as generally depicted on the map entitled `South
Diamond Creek' and dated March 27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(E) Gila river.--
``(i) The approximately 34.9-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River' and dated April 30,
2020, as a wild river.
``(ii) The approximately 2.5-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River' and dated April 30,
2020, as a recreational river.
``(iii) The approximately 3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled
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`Gila River' and dated April 30, 2020, as a wild river.
``(F) Gila river, east fork.--The approximately 10.3-mile
segment, as generally depicted on the map entitled `East Fork
Gila River' and dated April 30, 2020, as a wild river.
``(G) Gila river, lower box.--
``(i) The approximately 3.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River, Lower Box' and
dated April 21, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(ii) The approximately 6.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River, Lower Box' and
dated April 21, 2020, as a wild river.
``(H) Gila river, middle box.--
``(i) The approximately 0.6-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River, Middle Box' and
dated April 30, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(ii) The approximately 0.4-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River, Middle Box'' and
dated April 30, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(iii) The approximately 0.3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River, Middle Box' and
dated April 30, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(iv) The approximately 0.3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River, Middle Box' and
dated April 30, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(v) The approximately 1.6-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River, Middle Box' and
dated April 30, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(vi) The approximately 9.8-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Gila River, Middle Box' and
dated April 30, 2020, as a wild river.
``(I) Gila river, middle fork.--
``(i) The approximately 1.2-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Middle Fork Gila River' and
dated May 1, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(ii) The approximately 35.5-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Middle Fork Gila River' and
dated May 1, 2020, as a wild river.
``(J) Gila river, west fork.--
``(i) The approximately 30.6-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `West Fork Gila River' and dated
May 1, 2020, as a wild river.
``(ii) The approximately 4-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `West Fork Gila River' and dated
May 1, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(K) Gilita creek.--The approximately 6.4-mile segment, as
generally depicted on the map entitled `Gilita Creek' and
dated March 4, 2020, as a wild river.
``(L) Holden prong.--The approximately 7.3-mile segment, as
generally depicted on the map entitled `Holden Prong' and
dated March 27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(M) Indian creek.--
``(i) The approximately 5-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Indian Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(ii) The approximately 9.5-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Indian Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(N) Iron creek.--The approximately 13.2-mile segment, as
generally depicted on the map entitled `Iron Creek' and dated
March 4, 2020, as a wild river.
``(O) Las animas creek.--
``(i) The approximately 5.3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Las Animas Creek' and dated
March 27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(ii) The approximately 2.3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Las Animas Creek' and dated
March 27, 2020, as a scenic river.
``(P) Little creek.--
``(i) The approximately 0.3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Little Creek' and dated May 1,
2020, as a recreational river.
``(ii) The approximately 18.3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Little Creek' and dated May 1,
2020, as a wild river.
``(Q) Mcknight canyon.--The approximately 10.3-mile
segment, as generally depicted on the map entitled `McKnight
Canyon' and dated March 4, 2020, as a wild river.
``(R) Mineral creek.--
``(i) The approximately 8.3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(ii) The approximately 0.5-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(iii) The approximately 0.5-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(iv) The approximately 0.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(v) The approximately 0.03-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(vi) The approximately 0.02-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(vii) The approximately 0.6-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(viii) The approximately 0.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(ix) The approximately 0.03-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(x) The approximately 0.7-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Mineral Creek' and dated March
27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(S) Mogollon creek.--The approximately 15.8-mile segment,
as generally depicted on the map entitled `Mogollon Creek'
and dated April 2, 2020, as a wild river.
``(T) West fork mogollon creek.--The approximately 8.5-mile
segment, as generally depicted on the map entitled `West Fork
Mogollon Creek' and dated March 4, 2020, as a wild river.
``(U) Mule creek.--The approximately 4.3-mile segment, as
generally depicted on the map entitled `Mule Creek' and dated
March 4, 2020, as a wild river.
``(V) San francisco river, devil's creek.--
``(i) The approximately 1.8-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `San Francisco River, Devil's
Creek' and dated October 29, 2021, as a scenic river.
``(ii) The approximately 6.4-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `San Francisco River, Devil's
Creek' and dated October 29, 2021, as a scenic river.
``(iii) The approximately 6.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `San Francisco River, Devil's
Creek' and dated October 29, 2021, as a scenic river.
``(iv) The approximately 1.2-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `San Francisco River, Devil's
Creek' and dated October 29, 2021, as a recreational river.
``(v) The approximately 5.9-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `San Francisco River, Devil's
Creek' and dated October 29, 2021, as a recreational river.
``(W) San francisco river, lower san francisco river
canyon.--
``(i) The approximately 1.8-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `San Francisco River, Lower San
Francisco River Canyon' and dated March 27, 2020, as a wild
river.
``(ii) The approximately 0.6-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `San Francisco River, Lower San
Francisco River Canyon' and dated March 27, 2020, as a
recreational river.
``(iii) The approximately 14.6-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `San Francisco River, Lower San
Francisco River Canyon' and dated March 27, 2020, as a wild
river.
``(X) San francisco river, upper frisco box.--The
approximately 6-mile segment, as generally depicted on the
map entitled `San Francisco River, Upper Frisco Box' and
dated March 4, 2020, as a wild river.
``(Y) Sapillo creek.--The approximately 7.2-mile segment,
as generally depicted on the map entitled `Sapillo Creek' and
dated March 27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(Z) Spruce creek.--The approximately 3.7-mile segment, as
generally depicted on the map entitled `Spruce Creek' and
dated March 4, 2020, as a wild river.
``(AA) Taylor creek.--
``(i) The approximately 0.4-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Taylor Creek' and dated April
30, 2020, as a scenic river.
``(ii) The approximately 6.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Taylor Creek' and dated April
30, 2020, as a wild river.
``(iii) The approximately 6.7-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Taylor Creek' and dated April
30, 2020, as a wild river.
``(BB) Turkey creek.--The approximately 17.1-mile segment,
as generally depicted on the map entitled `Turkey Creek' and
dated April 30, 2020, as a wild river.
``(CC) Whitewater creek.--
``(i) The approximately 13.5-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Whitewater Creek' and dated
March 27, 2020, as a wild river.
``(ii) The approximately 1.1-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Whitewater Creek' and dated
March 27, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(DD) Willow creek.--
``(i) The approximately 3-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Willow Creek' and dated April
30, 2020, as a recreational river.
``(ii) The approximately 2.9-mile segment, as generally
depicted on the map entitled `Willow Creek' and dated April
30, 2020, as a recreational river.''.
(3) Withdrawal.--Subject to valid existing rights, all
Federal land within the boundary of a covered segment is
withdrawn from all forms of--
(A) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land
laws;
(B) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and
(C) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and
geothermal leasing or mineral materials.
(4) Maps; legal descriptions.--
(A) In general.--As soon as practicable after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned shall prepare
maps and legal descriptions of the covered segments.
(B) Force of law.--The maps and legal descriptions prepared
under subparagraph (A)
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shall have the same force and effect as if included in this
subsection, except that the Secretary concerned may correct
minor errors in the maps and legal descriptions.
(C) Availability.--The map and legal description prepared
under subparagraph (A) shall be on file and available for
public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest
Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park
Service.
(5) Comprehensive river management plan.--The Secretary
concerned shall prepare the comprehensive management plan for
the covered segments pursuant to section 3(d) of the Wild and
Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(d)) after consulting with
Tribal governments, applicable political subdivisions of the
State, and interested members of the public.
(6) Incorporation of acquired land and interests in land.--
If the United States acquires any non-Federal land within or
adjacent to a covered segment, the acquired land shall be
incorporated in, and be administered as part of, the
applicable covered segment.
(7) Effect of section.--
(A) Effect on rights.--In accordance with section 12(b) of
the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1283(b)), nothing
in this subsection or an amendment made by this subsection
abrogates any existing rights of, privilege of, or contract
held by any person, including any right, privilege, or
contract that affects Federal land or private land, without
the consent of the person, including--
(i) grazing permits or leases;
(ii) existing water rights, including the jurisdiction of
the State in administering water rights;
(iii) existing points of diversion, including maintenance,
repair, or replacement;
(iv) existing water distribution infrastructure, including
maintenance, repair, or replacement; and
(v) valid existing rights for mining and mineral leases.
(B) Mining activities.--The designation of a covered
segment by subparagraph (G) or (H) of paragraph (233) of
section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C.
1274(a)) (as added by paragraph (2)) shall not--
(i) limit the licensing, development, operation, or
maintenance of mining activities or mineral processing
facilities outside the boundaries of the applicable covered
segment; or
(ii) affect any rights, obligations, privileges, or
benefits granted under any permit or approval with respect to
such mining activities or mineral processing facilities.
(C) Condemnation.--No land or interest in land shall be
acquired under this subsection or an amendment made by this
subsection without the consent of the owner.
(D) Relationship to other law.--Nothing in this subsection
amends or otherwise affects the Arizona Water Settlements Act
(Public Law 108-451; 118 Stat. 3478).
(E) Native fish habitat restoration.--
(i) Existing projects.--Nothing in this subsection or an
amendment made by this subsection affects the authority of
the Secretary concerned or the State to operate, maintain,
replace, or improve a native fish habitat restoration project
(including fish barriers) in existence as of the date of
enactment of this Act within a covered segment.
(ii) New projects.--Notwithstanding section 7 of the Wild
and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1278), the Secretary
concerned may authorize the construction of a native fish
habitat restoration project (including any necessary fish
barriers) within a covered segment if the project--
(I) would enhance the recovery of a species listed as
threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of
1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), a sensitive species, or a
species of greatest conservation need, including the Gila
Trout (Oncorhynchus gilae); and
(II) would not unreasonably diminish the free-flowing
nature or outstandingly remarkable values of the covered
segment.
(iii) Projects within wilderness areas.--A native fish
habitat restoration project (including fish barriers) located
within an area designated as a component of the National
Wilderness Preservation System shall be constructed
consistent with--
(I) the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq.); and
(II) the applicable wilderness management plan.
(F) State land jurisdiction.--Nothing in this subsection or
an amendment made by this subsection affects the jurisdiction
of land under the jurisdiction of the State, including land
under the jurisdiction of the New Mexico State Land Office
and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish.
(G) Fish and wildlife.--Nothing in this subsection or an
amendment made by this subsection affects the jurisdiction of
the State with respect to fish and wildlife in the State.
(H) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this subsection or an
amendment made by this subsection alters, modifies,
diminishes, or extinguishes the reserved treaty rights of any
Indian Tribe with respect to hunting, fishing, gathering, and
cultural or religious rights in the vicinity of a covered
segment as protected by a treaty.
(b) Modification of Boundaries of Gila Cliff Dwellings
National Monument and Gila National Forest.--
(1) Transfer of administrative jurisdiction.--
(A) In general.--Administrative jurisdiction over the land
described in subparagraph (B) is transferred from the
Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior.
(B) Description of land.--The land referred to in
subparagraph (A) is the approximately 440 acres of land
identified as ``Transfer from USDA Forest Service to National
Park Service'' on the map entitled ``Gila Cliff Dwellings
National Monument Proposed Boundary Adjustment'' and dated
March 2020.
(2) Boundary modifications.--
(A) Gila cliff dwellings national monument.--
(i) In general.--The boundary of the Gila Cliff Dwellings
National Monument is revised to incorporate the land
transferred to the Secretary of the Interior under paragraph
(1)(A).
(ii) Map.--
(I) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior shall
prepare and keep on file for public inspection in the
appropriate office of the National Park Service a map and a
legal description of the revised boundary of the Gila Cliff
Dwellings National Monument.
(II) Effect.--The map and legal description under subclause
(I) shall have the same force and effect as if included in
this subsection, except that the Secretary of the Interior
may correct minor errors in the map and legal description.
(B) Gila national forest.--
(i) In general.--The boundary of the Gila National Forest
is modified to exclude the land transferred to the Secretary
of the Interior under paragraph (1)(A).
(ii) Map.--
(I) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall prepare
and keep on file for public inspection in the appropriate
office of the Forest Service a map and a legal description of
the revised boundary of the Gila National Forest.
(II) Effect.--The map and legal description under subclause
(I) shall have the same force and effect as if included in
this subsection, except that the Secretary of Agriculture may
correct minor errors in the map and legal description.
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