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S. 1685 (96th)

A bill to designate certain lands in the State of Missouri as wilderness.

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Introduced

3 August 1979

Last action

3 August 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO]

Subjects

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Source updated

24 March 2026

Summary

Designates the following lands in the Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri, as wilderness: (1) Bell Mountain Wilderness; (2) Rockpile Mountain Wilderness; (3) Piney Creek Wilderness; and (4) Devil's Backbone Wilderness. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to file a map and legal description of each such wilderness with the appropriate congressional committees.

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Timeline

  1. 3 August 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 August 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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