S. 446: A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-04 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably and an amendment to the title. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-24 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
This bill prohibits the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. The National Park Service currently manages Big Cypress National Preserve, which is a freshwater swamp ecosystem of 729,000 acres.
In general, development activities, commercial activities, permanent structures, and roads are prohibited in wilderness areas. In contrast, natural preserves typically allow some development activities, such as hunting or oil and gas exploration.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 446 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 446?
S. 446 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 446 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).