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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014

Introduced: November 14, 2014 Introduced by: Kaptur, Marcy Democratic · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Became law
Nov 20, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Nov 14, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Nov 14, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1580)
Nov 14, 2014
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 - Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to assess and report on the cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes. Directs the Under Secretary to make recommendations in the report on whether: (1) underwater geographic areas in the Great Lakes should be designated as national marine sanctuaries to protect resources of historical and archeological significance; and (2) the designation of a network of underwater Great Lakes areas that protect those resources could bring significant educational opportunities, economic development, jobs, and tourism to the Great Lakes region.

What's happening now November 20, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

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