National Heritage Area Authority Extension Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 3:34 AM

National Heritage Area Authority Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2036 the authority for, and increases the amount that may be appropriated for, various national heritage areas.

The bill also extends through FY2036 (1) the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission, and (2) the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

Further, the deadline is extended for the completion of proposed management plans for certain national heritage areas.

Congress
117
Number
S - 3425
Introduced on
2021-12-16
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/16/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

National Heritage Area Authority Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2036 the authority for, and increases the amount that may be appropriated for, various national heritage areas.

The bill also extends through FY2036 (1) the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission, and (2) the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission.

Further, the deadline is extended for the completion of proposed management plans for certain national heritage areas.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to extend the authorizations for certain National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Potential Impact
Alaska•
Arizona•
Aviation and airports•
California•
Coal•
Conflicts and wars•
Connecticut•
Dams and canals•
Farmland•
Florida•
Forests, forestry, trees•
General agriculture matters•
Georgia•
Historic sites and heritage areas•
Historical and cultural resources•
Illinois•
Industrial facilities•
Iowa•
Kansas•
Lakes and rivers•
Louisiana•
Maryland•
Massachusetts•
Metals•
Michigan•
Military history•
Mining•
Missouri•
Motor vehicles•
Navigation, waterways, harbors•
Nevada•
New Jersey•
New Mexico•
New York State•
North Carolina•
Ohio•
Parks, recreation areas, trails•
Pennsylvania•
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents•
Public-private cooperation•
Religion•
Rhode Island•
South Carolina•
Tennessee•
U.S. history•
Utah•
Vermont•
Washington State•
West Virginia

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/4/2022

National Heritage Area Authority Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends through FY2036 the authority for, and increases the amount that may be appropriated for, various national heritage areas.

The bill also extend...

Latest Action12/16/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.