H.R. 1049 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
National Heritage Area Act of 2019
H.R. 1049 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the National Heritage Area Act of 2019, has passed the house — introduced on Feb 7, 2019, sponsored by Paul Tonko with 221 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 7, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 221
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
National Heritage Area Act of 2020
Sponsor
Paul Tonko (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 193 Democrats, 28 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2019
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Dec 7, 2020)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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