US SB3167 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on July 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-09-22 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-09-22 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2016 This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in the states of Maryland and West Virginia. The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area. The bill also requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.
Title
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2016
Sponsors
Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV] | Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV] | Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-09-22 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. |
2016-07-12 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
Subjects
Coal
Economic development
Forests, forestry, trees
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land use and conservation
Mining
Public lands and natural resources
West Virginia
Economic development
Forests, forestry, trees
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land use and conservation
Mining
Public lands and natural resources
West Virginia
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/3167/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s3167/BILLS-114s3167is.pdf |