Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas Act

House Bill 7239 - Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T04:18:07Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7239 Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas 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.

2/9/2022, 4:18 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7239

Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas Act

This bill reauthorizes in Pennsylvania through FY2036

the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area,
the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area,
the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor,
the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area, and
the Oil Region National Heritage Area.

The bill eliminates the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for

the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area,
the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and
the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7239

Bill HR 7239 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7239 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7239's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. as of July 14, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7239

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7239

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations

- Historic sites and heritage areas

- Pennsylvania

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7239

Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas Act

To reauthorize the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area, and the Oil Region National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas Act