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S. 401

Referred to Committee

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act

Introduced 2/15/2017•115th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2/15/2017 • Senate

Summary

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act

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

The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area.

The bill also requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.

Introduced in Senate • 2/15/2017

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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

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Republicans
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Sponsor

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Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]

Democrat • WV

Sponsored 2/15/2017

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Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

D-MD

Joined 2/15/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

February 15, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Introduced in Senate2/15/2017

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Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors3