HR 5839
116th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Employment and training programs
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Housing and community development funding
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Performance measurement
Travel and tourism
Explore America Act of 2019
Introduced: February 10, 2020
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 20, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 10, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 10, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Explore America Act of 2019
This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System.The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1