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Introduced
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of desig- nating certain land as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land, including the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk in Virginia, and Camden, Currituck, Gates, and Pasquotank Counties in North Carolina, as the "Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area." The study will analyze whether the area has natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the United States, reflect traditions and customs, provide opportunities for conservation and recreation, and have support from local stakeholders for the designation. The Secretary will then submit a report to Congress detailing the findings and recommendations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S899-900) (on 02/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/470/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s470/BILLS-117s470is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s470/BILLS-117s470is.pdf.pdf |
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