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S. 1623

Introduced

Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act

Introduced 6/18/2015•114th Congress•Senate

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 582.

8/30/2016 • Senate

Summary

Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area in the state of Washington.

The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation shall be the local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area, and shall prepare and submit a management plan for it.

(Sec. 5) The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation shall not use federal funds made available under this bill for the acquisition of real property or any interests in real property.

(Sec. 7) The bill makes specific disclaimers relating to private property and federal, state, local, and tribal regulatory protections.

Nothing in this bill alters, modifies, diminishes, or extinguishes any Indian tribe's treaty rights within the Heritage Area.

(Sec. 9) The bill authorizes appropriations. The federal cost share of any activity carried out under this bill shall be 50% of its total cost.

The authority of the Department of the Interior to furnish assistance under this bill terminates 15 years after enactment.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s) • 8/30/2016

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Topics & Subjects

Historic sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesParks, recreation areas, trailsWashington State

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

Democrat • WA

Sponsored 6/18/2015

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

D-WA

Joined 6/18/2015

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

June 18, 2015

Committee Review

June 15, 2016

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-502.

Floor Debate

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Other Chamber

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Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate8/30/2016
Introduced in Senate6/18/2015

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1