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Explore America Act of 2019
2/9/2022, 1:25 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5839
Explore America Act of 2019
This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System.The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5839
Bill HR 5839 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2020. Bill HR 5839 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2020. Bill HR 5839's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. as of February 20, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5839
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5839
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Congressional oversight
- Economic development
- Employment and training programs
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- Historical and cultural resources
- Housing and community development funding
- Land use and conservation
- Parks, recreation areas, trails
- Performance measurement
- Travel and tourism
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5839
Explore America Act of 2019
To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets.
Explore America Act of 2019
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5839
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