H.R. 6843 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
H.R. 6843 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Dec 15, 2023, sponsored by Steve Scalise with 4 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 15, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 118-177
What it does
This act expands the boundaries of Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It also expands the membership of the local coordinating entity to include the parish.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Scalise (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 15, 2023
- Passed the HouseDec 3, 2024
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-177. (Dec 23, 2024)
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