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Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1680| Senate 
| Updated: 10/27/2025
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2025, aims to expand designated wilderness areas within the George Washington National Forest. It specifically adds approximately 1,000 acres to the existing Rough Mountain Wilderness. The bill also designates a significant 4,600-acre parcel as a potential wilderness area for future incorporation into the Rich Hole Wilderness. The 4,600-acre Rich Hole Addition will transition from a potential wilderness area to full wilderness status and be integrated into the Rich Hole Wilderness upon the earlier of two conditions: either the completion of specific water quality improvement activities, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, or within five years of the bill's enactment. During this interim period, the Secretary is authorized to use motorized equipment and mechanized transport for these water quality and aquatic passage enhancement projects. These activities must be conducted using the minimum necessary tools to minimize adverse impacts on the area's wilderness character.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1000
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-745
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-247
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019
May 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 27, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
Oct 27, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1000
    Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-745
    Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-247
    Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019


  • May 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 27, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.


  • October 27, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1680| Senate 
| Updated: 10/27/2025
This legislation, known as the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2025, aims to expand designated wilderness areas within the George Washington National Forest. It specifically adds approximately 1,000 acres to the existing Rough Mountain Wilderness. The bill also designates a significant 4,600-acre parcel as a potential wilderness area for future incorporation into the Rich Hole Wilderness. The 4,600-acre Rich Hole Addition will transition from a potential wilderness area to full wilderness status and be integrated into the Rich Hole Wilderness upon the earlier of two conditions: either the completion of specific water quality improvement activities, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture, or within five years of the bill's enactment. During this interim period, the Secretary is authorized to use motorized equipment and mechanized transport for these water quality and aquatic passage enhancement projects. These activities must be conducted using the minimum necessary tools to minimize adverse impacts on the area's wilderness character.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1000
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-745
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-247
Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019
May 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Oct 27, 2025
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.
Oct 27, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1000
    Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-745
    Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-247
    Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019


  • May 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • October 27, 2025
    Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman without amendment. Without written report.


  • October 27, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted