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HR 5279 110th Congress House

Baltimore National Heritage Area Act

Official title: To establish the Baltimore National Heritage Area in the State of Maryland, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 7, 2008 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 110th Congress ended
It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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 3 steps
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Passed Senate
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Became law
Feb 12, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Feb 7, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 7, 2008
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 12, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Baltimore National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Baltimore National Heritage Area in Maryland. Designates the Baltimore Heritage Area Association as the local coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Association to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2604 Identical bill Baltimore National Heritage Area Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 7, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5279: Baltimore National Heritage Area Act. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5279/
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"H.R. 5279: Baltimore National Heritage Area Act." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5279/.
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H.R. 5279, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-5279/.
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