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H.R. 4692 103rd Congress House

Appalachian Coal Heritage Area Act of 1994

Official title: To establish the Appalachian Coal Heritage Area.

Introduced: June 30, 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 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 5, 1994
For Further Action See H.R.5044.
Aug 30, 1994
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jul 28, 1994
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Prior to Referral.
Jun 30, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 30, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1393)
Jun 30, 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

Appalachian Coal Heritage Area Act of 1994 - Establishes the Appalachian Coal Heritage Area in Virginia.

Requires the town of Pocahontas to submit an integrated management plan to the Secretary of the Interior for review and concurrence for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of the cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational resources of the Area. Requires the Plan to specify a management entity for the Area. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the entity to provide technical assistance for such protection, enhancement, and interpretation of the resources identified in the Plan.

Ceases the establishment of the Area and the authorization of the Secretary under this Act if, within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, a Heritage Compact for the Area is not: (1) submitted to, and approved by, the Secretary; and (2) submitted to the Congress.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5044 Procedurally related American Heritage Areas Act of 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4692: Appalachian Coal Heritage Area Act of 1994. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-4692/
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