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US HR6499
US HR6499To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands as the Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
04/14/2020
04/14/2020
In Committee
04/23/2020
04/23/2020
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 lands as the Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area in a border region of Texas as the Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor. The study area includes (1) the portion of the Rio Grande River and surrounding areas as generally depicted on the map titled Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor and dated April 2020; and (2) any other areas in Texas that have a shared heritage with the areas depicted on the map and are adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, those areas.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area, which includes the portion of the Rio Grande River and surrounding areas in Texas, as the Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor. The study will analyze whether the area has distinctive natural, historic, and cultural resources that are worthy of recognition and conservation, provides outstanding opportunities for recreation, education, and cultural tourism, and has the necessary support from local stakeholders to be effectively managed as a National Heritage Corridor.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (on 04/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6499/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6499/BILLS-116hr6499ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6499/BILLS-116hr6499ih.pdf.pdf |
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