Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2023-12-15
Bill 118 hr 6843, also known as the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Expansion Act, aims to expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area is a designated area that recognizes the unique cultural, historical, and natural resources of the Atchafalaya River Basin. The expansion of the boundaries to include Lafourche Parish will allow for greater protection and preservation of the area's rich heritage. This includes the unique Cajun culture, historic sites, and diverse ecosystems that make up the region. By including Lafourche Parish in the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, it will also provide opportunities for increased tourism and economic development in the area. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers recognizing the importance of preserving and promoting the cultural and natural resources of the Atchafalaya River Basin. If passed, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Expansion Act will help to ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy and appreciate the unique heritage of this region.
Recent Activity
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 621.
Alternative Names
To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
Associated Legislation
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Boundary Modification Act
Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Potential Impact
Geography and mapping
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land use and conservation
Louisiana
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Cosponsors and Supporters
Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2]
Committees and Subcommittees
Natural Resources Committee
Federal Lands Subcommittee
Natural Resources Committee
Federal Lands Subcommittee
Variations and Revisions