HR 8488
116th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Maryland
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act
Introduced: October 1, 2020
Introduced by:
Hoyer, Steny H.
Democratic
· Maryland
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act
This bill establishes the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area in Maryland.
The heritage area shall include portions of St. Mary's, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, with the specific boundaries to be established by the Department of the Interior, based on the feasibility study for the heritage area.
The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland shall serve as the local coordinating entity for the heritage area.
The council shall submit a management plan for the heritage area.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
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