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S. 713

Introduced

National Heritage Area Authorization Act of 2017

Introduced 3/23/2017•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 155.

6/26/2017 • Senate

Summary

National Heritage Area Authorization Act of 2017

(Sec. 3) This bill establishes:

  • the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area in West Virginia and Maryland,
  • the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area and the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area in Washington state, and
  • the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area in California.

A local coordinating entity is designated for each heritage area.

(Sec. 4) Each local coordinating entity shall: (1) prepare and submit for approval by the Department of the Interior a management plan for its respective heritage area; and (2) not use federal funding made available under this bill for the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s) • 6/26/2017

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Topics & Subjects

CaliforniaCongressional oversightForests, forestry, treesHistoric sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesLakes and riversMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandParks, recreation areas, trailsWashington StateWest Virginia

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

2
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Sponsor

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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

Democrat • WA

Sponsored 3/23/2017

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

D-WA

Joined 3/23/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 23, 2017

Committee Review

March 30, 2017

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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Text Versions (2)

Reported to Senate6/26/2017
Introduced in Senate3/23/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1