S. 1942 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
National Heritage Area Act
S. 1942 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 27, 2021, sponsored by Debbie Stabenow with 16 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 27, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Public law
- Public Law 117-339
What it does
National Heritage Area Act This act establishes a National Heritage Area System. The Department of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of such areas.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 27, 2021
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2022
- Passed the HouseDec 22, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
- Became lawJan 5, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-339. (Jan 5, 2023)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 22, 2022 · Passed326–95
Every roll call vote on this bill
- National Heritage Area ActHouse · Dec 22, 2022
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- H.R. 3197: Save the Liberty Theatre Act of 2021
- H.R. 3113: Modernizing Access to Our Public Land Act
- S. 270: Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park Expansion and Redesignation Act
- S. 497: American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
- S. 2490: Blackwell School National Historic Site Act
- S. 558: FLOODS Act
- H.R. 6427: Red River National Wildlife Refuge Boundary Modification Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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