Hatchie River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

H.R. 949 would direct the federal government to conduct a comprehensive study of the Hatchie River in Tennessee to evaluate whether it meets the criteria for designation as a Wild and Scenic River. This study would involve environmental assessment and monitoring to determine the river's eligibility for this special federal protection status. If enacted, the study would provide Congress with information needed to make a future decision about whether to formally designate the Hatchie River as a Wild and Scenic River, which would provide certain protections and management requirements for the river and its surrounding lands. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House in February 2025 and referred to committee for consideration.