Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2845
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To extend the authorization of each of the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 26, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 26, 2021
Latest Action
Jun 16, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2845
Congress
117
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
West Virginia
Republican
West Virginia
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any assistance for the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in West Virginia.

The bill extends by one year the deadline for completion of proposed management plans for

  • the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area in West Virginia and Maryland,
  • the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area in Washington.
  • the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area in Washington,
  • the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area in California,
  • the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area in Arizona, and
  • the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania.
Text (1)
April 26, 2021
Actions (3)
06/16/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
04/26/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
04/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:34 PM