Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

HR 2580, the Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act, designates a specific restored segment of the Kissimmee River in Florida (from 16 miles downstream of Lake Kissimmee to 15 miles upstream of Lake Okeechobee) as a protected "recreational river" under federal law. This designation directly affects the river segment and its surrounding federal lands by removing them from activities like mining, mineral leasing, and public land disposal, while preserving existing rights. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer the protected river segment. This act formalizes the river's protected status to conserve its natural and recreational value.