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SENATE 825117th CongressCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act

Last Action
10/6/2021

Actions

  • 2021-10-06Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.
  • 2021-03-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2021-03-18Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-03-18 (00)

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area in Maryland.

The heritage area shall include portions of St. Mary's, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, with the specific boundaries to be established by the Department of the Interior, based on the feasibility study for the heritage area.

The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland shall serve as the local coordinating entity for the heritage area.

The council shall submit a management plan for the heritage area.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Historical and cultural resources
  • Maryland
  • Parks, recreation areas, trails
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