S 3167
114th Congress
Senate
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Coal
Economic development
Forests, forestry, trees
Historic sites and heritage areas
Land use and conservation
Mining
West Virginia
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2016
Introduced: July 12, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 22, 2016
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-509.
Jul 12, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 12, 2016
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act of 2016
This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in the states of Maryland and West Virginia.The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area.
The bill also requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.
What's happening now
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-509.
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Cosponsors
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