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H.R. 2843 103rd Congress House

Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 1994

Official title: To establish the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 3, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 5, 1994
For Further Action See H.R.5044.
Apr 13, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 13, 1994
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 264 - 154 (Roll No. 101).
Apr 13, 1994
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2231)
Apr 12, 1994
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until April 13.
Apr 12, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Apr 12, 1994
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2189-2192)
Apr 12, 1994
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 12, 1994
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 263.
Apr 12, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-471.
Mar 23, 1994
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 23, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 17, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 17, 1994
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 16, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 30, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Sep 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Aug 3, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 3, 1993
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 13, 1994 House · vote #101 SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED Failed 264–154 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 5, 1994

For Further Action See H.R.5044.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 1994 - Establishes the Wheeling National Heritage Area in West Virginia.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) assist appropriate local entities in the development of interpretive and educational materials as specified in the August 1992 Plan for the Wheeling National Heritage Area; (2) provide funds for capital improvements to projects and initial operating assistance; and (3) provide technical assistance to the local entities in the preparation of plans or studies pursuant to the Plan.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits funds made available for capital projects and planning and studies to 50 percent of the costs of the project funded.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1341 Identical bill Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 1994
  • HR 5044 Procedurally related American Heritage Areas Act of 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2843: Wheeling National Heritage Area Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-2843/
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