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National Heritage Area Act of 2012

Introduced: February 28, 2012 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

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Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Mar 1, 2012

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

Feb 28, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Feb 28, 2012

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Heritage Area Act of 2012 - Establishes a system of National Heritage Areas through which the Secretary of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas. Provides for such system to be composed of National Heritage Areas designated by Congress before enactment of this Act or under this Act.

Prohibits National Heritage Areas from being: (1) considered to be units of the National Park System, or (2) subject to the authorities applicable to such units.

Specifies the criteria that the Secretary shall apply to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating proposed National Heritage Areas. States that designation of a National Heritage Area shall be by Act of Congress and contingent on the prior completion of a management plan and an affirmative determination by the Secretary that the area meets such criteria.

Sets forth requirements for National Heritage Area management plans.

What's happening now March 1, 2012

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

Committees of jurisdiction 2