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H.R. 5713

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 - Requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to assess and report on the cultural and historic resources in the waters of the Great Lakes. Directs the Under Secretary to make recommendations in the report on whether: (1) underwater geographic areas in the Great Lakes should be designated as national marine sanctuaries to protect resources of historical and archeological significance; and (2) the designation of a network of underwater Great Lakes areas that protect those resources could bring significant educational opportunities, economic development, jobs, and tourism to the Great Lakes region.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9](D-OH)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseNov 14, 2014
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1580)

  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Assessment Act of 2014 — Informed