S 401
115th 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
Introduced: February 15, 2017
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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