US Congress Senate Bill 401 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on February 15 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act 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.

Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act

Sen. Joe Manchin [D-WV]

Sen. Shelley Capito [R-WV]

Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]

Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD]

Date	Chamber	Action
2017-02-15	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

HB3142 (Related) 2017-07-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/401/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s401/BILLS-115s401is.pdf