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H.R. 3988 103rd Congress House

West Virginia National Coal Heritage Area Act of 1994

Official title: To provide for the preservation and interpretation of certain lands and structures relating to the coal mining heritage of the State of West Virginia and the Nation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 9, 1994 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 5, 1994
For Further Action See H.R.5044.
Jun 28, 1994
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 25, 1994
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Apr 27, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Mar 9, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 9, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E388-389)
Mar 9, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 5, 1994

For Further Action See H.R.5044.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

West Virginia National Coal Heritage Act of 1994 - Establishes the West Virginia National Coal Heritage Area. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to contract with the Governor of West Virginia to provide assistance in preserving, restoring, maintaining, operating, and promoting the coal-related facilities of the Area for cultural and historical purposes. Directs the Governor to submit to the Secretary for approval a coal heritage management plan for the Area. Authorizes appropriations.

Amends the National Trails System Act to designate as a study trail the route traveled by coal miners from Lens Creek near Marmet to Blair Mountain in West Virginia.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5044 Procedurally related American Heritage Areas Act of 1994
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