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Introduced
02/11/2019
02/11/2019
In Committee
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To establish the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in Maryland and West Virginia. The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area and requires it to submit a plan that provides for the management and conservation of the cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, which includes specified counties in Maryland and West Virginia. The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc. as the local coordinating entity responsible for developing and implementing a management plan for the area. The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance to the local coordinating entity, and requires the Secretary to conduct an evaluation of the Heritage Area's accomplishments before the authority for federal funding terminates after 15 years.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (on 02/26/2019)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1147/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1147/BILLS-116hr1147ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1147/BILLS-116hr1147ih.pdf.pdf |
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