US HB5839 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 10 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Pending: House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

Explore America Act of 2019

Sponsors

Rep. Don Young [R-AK]Rep. Ed Case [D-HI]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-02-20HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
2020-02-10HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2020-02-10HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SB1746 (Same As) 2019-06-05 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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