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HR 1579 105th Congress House

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act of 1997

Official title: To establish a Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 11, 1997 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources AnimalsArchaeologyArts, Culture, ReligionChesapeake Bay
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CommemorationsDistrict of ColumbiaEconomics and Public FinanceEnvironmental ProtectionEstuariesEstuarine area conservationGovernment Operations and PoliticsGrants-in-aidHarborsHistoric sitesHistoryMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarylandNational parksOutdoor recreationPennsylvaniaRecreation areasRoads and highwaysSports and RecreationState parksTrailsTransportation and Public WorksVirginiaWater Resources DevelopmentWatershed managementWatershedsWaterwaysWildlife refuges
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) 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.
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May 19, 1997
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
May 19, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
May 13, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
May 13, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E907-908)
May 13, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 19, 1997

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical and financial assistance to: (1) identify, conserve, restore, and interpret natural, recreational, historical, and cultural resources within the Chesapeake Bay watershed; (2) identify and utilize such sources as Chesapeake Bay Gateways sites for enhancing public education of and access to the Bay; (3) link such Gateways sites with trails, roads, byways, and other connections; (4) develop and establish Chesapeake Bay Watertrails comprising water routes and connections to the Gateways sites and other land resources within the watershed; and (5) create a network of Gateways sites and Watertrails, including within such network State or Federal parks or refuges, historic seaports, and archaeological, cultural, historical, or recreational sites.

Directs the Secretary to establish a Chesapeake Bay Gateways Grants Assistance Program.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 619 Identical bill Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act of 1997
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Jul 11, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1579: Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1579/
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