HOUSE 1049116th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

National Heritage Area Act of 2020

Last Action: 12/7/2020

Actions

2020-12-07Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2020-12-03Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2020-12-03On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6092-6094)
2020-12-03Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6092-6094)
2020-12-03DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1049.
2020-12-03Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6092-6096)
2020-12-03Mr. Case moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2020-11-19Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 494.
2020-11-19Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-601.
2020-11-19Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-601.
2020-01-29Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
2020-01-29Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2020-01-29Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-04-30Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2019-02-26Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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CRS Summary

As of 2020-12-03 (53)

National Heritage Area Act of 2020

This bill establishes a National Heritage Areas System to recognize certain areas of the United States that tell nationally significant stories and to conserve, enhance, and interpret the areas' natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources that illustrate significant aspects of U.S. heritage, and authorizes appropriations through FY2034 for each National Heritage Area. Through such system, the Department of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of such areas.

The bill extends the authority for the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission and the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission through FY2034.

The local coordinating entity of a National Heritage Area, not later than three years after the area is included in the National Heritage Area System, shall submit to Interior a management plan for approval.

Interior, not later than one year before the authorization for federal funding expires for a National Heritage Area, shall (1) conduct an evaluation of the accomplishments of that area, and (2) submit a report detailing the evaluation to specified congressional committees. Based upon the evaluation, Interior shall prepare a report with recommendations for the National Park Service's continued role, if any, with respect to the area.

Interior may carry out or certify a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a specific geographic area as a National Heritage Area to be included in the National Heritage Area System.

The bill sets forth cost-sharing requirements.

Cosponsors (20)

David McKinley (R-WV)
Rick Allen (R-GA)
SANFORD BISHOP (D-GA)
Mike Bost (R-IL)
Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
Sean Casten (D-IL)
Gilbert Cisneros (D-CA)
Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
Chris Collins (R-NY)
Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
Joe Courtney (D-CT)
Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
Debbie Dingell (D-MI)
MIKE DOYLE (D-PA)
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
John Garamendi (D-CA)
Brian Higgins (D-NY)

Subjects

Alabama
Alaska
Colorado
Congressional oversight
Connecticut
Dams and canals
Florida
Georgia
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Military history

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