H.R. 2991 115th Congress House

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

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

Introduced: June 21, 2017 Introduced by: Lloyd Smucker Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov

Public Lands and Natural Resources Historic sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesOutdoor recreationPennsylvania

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In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jun 6, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Jun 5, 2018

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 9 (Roll no. 232).(text: CR H4750-4751)

Jun 5, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jun 5, 2018

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)

Jun 5, 2018

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Jun 5, 2018

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2991.

Jun 5, 2018

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4750-4752)

Jun 5, 2018

Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

May 11, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.

May 11, 2018

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.

Apr 18, 2018

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Apr 18, 2018

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 18, 2018

Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

Apr 11, 2018

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Jun 30, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Jun 21, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Jun 21, 2017

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jun 5, 2018	House · vote #232	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended	Passed	373–9	See who voted →

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Latest action June 6, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania, which shall include Lancaster and York counties.

The Susquehanna Heritage Corporation is designated as the local coordinating entity for the area.

The bill prohibits the corporation from using federal funds for the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

The corporation shall prepare and submit a management plan for the area that includes a description of actions and commitments that will be taken to protect, enhance, and interpret the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of the heritage area.

The bill terminates the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance with respect to the area after 15 years.

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Federal Lands Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Natural Resources Committee
Natural Resources Committee
House of Representatives
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 17

Fitzpatrick, Brian K.

Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2017

Kelly, Mike

Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2017

Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2017

Pennsylvania · Jun 21, 2017

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