US HB5839 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 10 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Pending: House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 10 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Pending: House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System. The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
Title
Explore America Act of 2019
Sponsors
Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Ed Case [D-HI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-02-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. |
2020-02-10 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
2020-02-10 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1746 (Same As) 2019-06-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Employment and training programs
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Housing and community development funding
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public lands and natural resources
Travel and tourism
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Employment and training programs
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Housing and community development funding
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public lands and natural resources
Travel and tourism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5839/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5839/BILLS-116hr5839ih.pdf |