Establishes a 92,562-acre Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, adds protected wilderness areas within it, and limits logging, new roads, and new mining and energy development there.

• Withdraws federal land in the area from mining, mineral and geothermal leasing, and wind, solar, and other renewable energy development, subject to valid existing rights.
• Designates the Skidmore Fork, Lynn Hollow, Little River, and Beech Lick Knob wilderness areas and adds land to the Ramseys Draft Wilderness, about 33,857 acres in total.
• Prohibits timber harvesting except to control fire, insects, or disease, provide public safety or trail access, maintain overlooks, or allow personal firewood cutting along roads, and bars new roads.
• Requires the Forest Service to develop a nonmotorized trail plan within 2 years and keeps existing roads open and private land accessible.

• Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee (Senate)

Public Lands and Natural Resources