Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

House Bill 5853 - Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:44Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5853 Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5853

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.

The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5853

Bill HR 5853 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2020. Bill HR 5853 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2020. Bill HR 5853's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. as of February 21, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5853

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5853

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Government studies and investigations

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- North Carolina

- Virginia

- Wetlands

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5853

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act