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H.R. 693

Referred to Committee

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2015

Introduced 2/3/2015•114th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

3/16/2015 • House

Summary

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2015

Establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in the states of Maryland and West Virginia.

Designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the Area.

Requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the conservation, enhancement, and interpretation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the Area.

Introduced in House • 2/3/2015

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Topics & Subjects

CoalEconomic developmentForests, forestry, treesHistoric sites and heritage areasLand use and conservationMiningWest Virginia

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (4)

Party Breakdown

1
Democrats
3
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]

Republican • WV-1

Sponsored 2/3/2015

Cosponsors (3)

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Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6]

D-MD-6

Joined 2/3/2015

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Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3]

R-WV-3

Joined 2/3/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

February 3, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House2/3/2015

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3