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H.R. 3616 117th Congress House

Bear River National Heritage Area Study Act

Official title: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Bear River National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 28, 2021 Introduced by: Blake D. Moore Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasIdaho
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 3, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 2, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 2, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 23 (Roll no. 344). (text: 11/1/2021 CR H6046-6047)
Nov 2, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6096-6097)
Nov 1, 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.
Nov 1, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3616.
Nov 1, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6046-6048)
Nov 1, 2021
Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Nov 1, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
Nov 1, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-165.
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.
Jun 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 28, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 2, 2021 House · vote #344 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 399–23 See who voted →
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 Latest action November 3, 2021

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bear River National Heritage Area Study Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area, including areas in Utah and Idaho that are within the main drainage area of the Bear River, as a National Heritage Area, to be known as the Bear River National Heritage Area.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · May 28, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3616: Bear River National Heritage Area Study Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3616/
MLA
"H.R. 3616: Bear River National Heritage Area Study Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3616/.
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H.R. 3616, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-3616/.
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