HR 1154
117th Congress
House
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Government studies and investigations
Historic sites and heritage areas
North Carolina
Virginia
Wetlands
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
Introduced: February 18, 2021
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Everywhere this bill has been
25 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 5, 2023
Became Public Law No: 117-331.
Jan 5, 2023
Signed by President.
Dec 28, 2022
Presented to President.
Dec 22, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 21, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9730)
Dec 21, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 21, 2022
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 29, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sep 28, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 28, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)
Sep 28, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303).(text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)
Sep 28, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5496-5497)
Jul 26, 2021
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.
Jul 26, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.
Jul 26, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3860-3861)
Jul 26, 2021
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 26, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
Jul 26, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.
Jul 14, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 14, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 14, 2021
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Jun 15, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 23, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2021 | House · vote #303 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 391–36 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
This act directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.
The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 117-331.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1