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Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act
4/7/2025, 3:42 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1791
Bill 115 hr 1791, also known as the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway, a scenic corridor stretching from Seattle to Ellensburg in Washington state, as a National Heritage Area.
The Mountains to Sound Greenway is a unique and diverse landscape that encompasses mountains, forests, rivers, and urban areas. The designation of this area as a National Heritage Area would help to preserve and protect its natural, cultural, and recreational resources for future generations.
The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, a non-profit organization that would work in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies to manage and promote the area. It also establishes a commission to oversee the implementation of the National Heritage Area designation and ensure that the goals of the legislation are being met. Overall, the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act aims to recognize the importance of this special region and provide the necessary resources and support to ensure its long-term conservation and enjoyment by the public.
The Mountains to Sound Greenway is a unique and diverse landscape that encompasses mountains, forests, rivers, and urban areas. The designation of this area as a National Heritage Area would help to preserve and protect its natural, cultural, and recreational resources for future generations.
The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, a non-profit organization that would work in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies to manage and promote the area. It also establishes a commission to oversee the implementation of the National Heritage Area designation and ensure that the goals of the legislation are being met. Overall, the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Act aims to recognize the importance of this special region and provide the necessary resources and support to ensure its long-term conservation and enjoyment by the public.
Current Status of Bill HR 1791
Bill HR 1791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2017. Bill HR 1791 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2017. Bill HR 1791's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of June 26, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1791
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1791
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesComments

Mikayla Fischer
1,109
1 year ago
I can't believe this bill is even being considered! It's just another example of the government overstepping its boundaries and interfering with our lives. This is just going to create more red tape and bureaucracy, making it harder for us regular folks to enjoy our natural heritage. It's a shame that our elected officials are more concerned with passing unnecessary legislation than actually listening to the needs of their constituents. In the short term, this bill will only serve to complicate things further for us hardworking Americans.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1791
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