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H.R. 7239

Referred to Committee

Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas Act

Introduced 6/18/2020•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

7/14/2020 • House

Summary

Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas Act

This bill reauthorizes in Pennsylvania through FY2036

  • the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area,
  • the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area,
  • the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor,
  • the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area, and
  • the Oil Region National Heritage Area.

The bill eliminates the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for

  • the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area,
  • the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and
  • the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area.

Introduced in House • 6/18/2020

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Topics & Subjects

AppropriationsHistoric sites and heritage areasPennsylvania

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (12)

Party Breakdown

7
Democrats
5
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]

Democrat • PA-8

Sponsored 6/18/2020

Cosponsors (11)

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Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-18]

D-PA-18

Joined 6/18/2020

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Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]

D-PA-4

Joined 6/18/2020

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Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

D-PA-3

Joined 6/18/2020

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Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

D-PA-6

Joined 6/18/2020

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Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

R-PA-16

Joined 6/18/2020

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 18, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House6/18/2020

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors11