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HR 2991 115th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Historic sites and heritage areas Historical and cultural resources Outdoor recreation Pennsylvania

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

Introduced: February 5, 2018 Introduced by: Smucker, Lloyd Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2018
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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–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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 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.

What's happening now June 6, 2018

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

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 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Republican 4
MacArthur, Thomas
· Feb 15, 2018
Denham, Jeff
· Feb 5, 2018
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2017
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2017
Murphy, Tim
· Jul 26, 2017
Rothfus, Keith
· Jul 26, 2017
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jul 26, 2017
Shuster, Bill
· Jul 24, 2017
Barletta, Lou
· Jul 14, 2017
Costello, Ryan
· Jul 14, 2017
Dent, Charles
· Jul 14, 2017
Marino, Tom
· Jul 14, 2017
Meehan, Patrick
· Jun 21, 2017
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jun 21, 2017
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