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Introduced
02/11/2020
02/11/2020
In Committee
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area in Virginia and North Carolina as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. The study will analyze whether the area has significant natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of United States culture and are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report to Congress within 3 years detailing the findings of the study and any conclusions and recommendations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (on 02/21/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5853/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5853/BILLS-116hr5853ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5853/BILLS-116hr5853ih.pdf.pdf |
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