Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 1612 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Hill, J. French (R-AR) (Introduced 02/26/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.43 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 10/27/2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/26/2025)
Flatside Wilderness Additions Act
This bill adds specified lands to the Flatside Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The bill also redesignates the wilderness as the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness.
119 HR 1612 EH: Flatside Wilderness Additions Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1612
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act.
2.Additions to flatside wildernessSection 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–508; 98 Stat. 2349) is amended by inserting and certain land in the Ouachita National Forest, which comprise approximately 2,212 acres, generally depicted as Land Proposed for Wilderness Designation on the map titled Flatside Wilderness, Proposed Addition Designation , dated November 12, 2024 after 1984.
3.Fire, insects, and diseasesNothing in this Act or the amendment made by section 2 shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture under section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), in accordance with existing laws (including regulations).
4.Designation of wilderness additionThe wilderness designated by section 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–508; 98 Stat. 2349), shall be known as the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to such portion of the Flatside Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
98 HR 1612 IH: Flatside Wilderness Additions Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1612IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 26, 2025Mr. Hill of Arkansas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act.2.Additions to flatside wildernessSection 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–508; 98 Stat. 2349) is amended by inserting and certain land in the Ouachita National Forest, which comprise approximately 2,212 acres, generally depicted as Land Proposed for Wilderness Designation on the map titled Flatside Wilderness, Proposed Addition Designation , dated November 12, 2024 after 1984.3.Fire, insects, and diseasesNothing in this Act or the amendment made by section 2 shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture under section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), in accordance with existing laws (including regulations).4.Designation of wilderness additionThe wilderness designated by section 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–508; 98 Stat. 2349), shall be known as the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to such portion of the Flatside Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness.
98 HR 1612 : Flatside Wilderness Additions Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-05-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1612IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 14, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryAN ACTTo designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act.2.Additions to flatside wildernessSection 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–508; 98 Stat. 2349) is amended by inserting and certain land in the Ouachita National Forest, which comprise approximately 2,212 acres, generally depicted as Land Proposed for Wilderness Designation on the map titled Flatside Wilderness, Proposed Addition Designation , dated November 12, 2024 after 1984.3.Fire, insects, and diseasesNothing in this Act or the amendment made by section 2 shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture under section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), in accordance with existing laws (including regulations).4.Designation of wilderness additionThe wilderness designated by section 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–508; 98 Stat. 2349), shall be known as the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to such portion of the Flatside Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness.Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
98 HR 1612 RS: Flatside Wilderness Additions Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-27 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 219119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1612IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMay 14, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryOctober 27, 2025Reported by Mr. Boozman, without amendmentAN ACTTo designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act.2.Additions to flatside wildernessSection 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–508; 98 Stat. 2349) is amended by inserting and certain land in the Ouachita National Forest, which comprise approximately 2,212 acres, generally depicted as Land Proposed for Wilderness Designation on the map titled Flatside Wilderness, Proposed Addition Designation , dated November 12, 2024 after 1984.3.Fire, insects, and diseasesNothing in this Act or the amendment made by section 2 shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture under section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), in accordance with existing laws (including regulations).4.Designation of wilderness additionThe wilderness designated by section 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (Public Law 98–508; 98 Stat. 2349), shall be known as the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to such portion of the Flatside Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness.October 27, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
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| 02/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/26/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1966-1969) |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1612. |
| 05/13/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1967) |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1967) |
| 05/13/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 05/14/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| 10/21/2025 | Senate | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| 10/27/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report. |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report. |
| 10/27/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to Senate | Flatside Wilderness Additions Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Flatside Wilderness Additions Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Flatside Wilderness Additions Act |
| Display Title | Flatside Wilderness Additions Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Flatside Wilderness Additions Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
There are no cosponsors of this bill.
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 10/27/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 10/21/2025 Markup By |
| Senate - Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee | 05/14/2025 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 02/26/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
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