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Bill108th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2003Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 323

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 15, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 7, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area in Louisiana.

Designates the Atchafalaya Trace Commission as the local coordinating entity of such Area which shall develop and implement an Area management plan for the protection, interpretation, and enjoyment of such Area, subject to the Secretary of the Interior's approval.

Prohibits the use of Federal funds to acquire real property.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits Federal cost sharing to 50 percent. Terminates the Secretary's authority to provide assistance to the Commission 15 years after the enactment of this Act.

What just happenedSep 20, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA](D-LA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 20, 2004CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. Sep 17, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 17, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 17, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Sep 15, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9336-9338; text as passed Senate: CR S9336-9338)

  6. Sep 15, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9336-9338; text as passed Senate: CR S9336-9338)

  7. Jul 7, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 613.

  8. Jul 7, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-294.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jul 7, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-294.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jun 16, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Feb 5, 2003IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2012-2013)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Feb 5, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 15, 200435

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on July 7, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area in Louisiana.

Designates the Atchafalaya Trace Commission as the local coordinating entity of such Area which shall develop and implement an Area management plan for the protection, interpretation, and enjoyment of such Area, subject to the Secretary of the Interior's approval.

Prohibits the use of Federal funds to acquire real property.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits Federal cost sharing to 50 percent. Terminates the Secretary's authority to provide assistance to the Commission 15 years after the enactment of this Act.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 7, 200401

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area in Louisiana.

Designates the Atchafalaya Trace Commission as the local coordinating entity of such Area which shall develop and implement an Area management plan for the protection, interpretation, and enjoyment of such Area, subject to the Secretary of the Interior's approval.

Prohibits the use of Federal funds to acquire real property.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits Federal cost sharing to 50 percent. Terminates the Secretary's authority to provide assistance to the Commission 15 years after the enactment of this Act.

Introduced in SenateFeb 5, 200300
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area in Louisiana.

Designates the Atchafalaya Trace Commission as the local coordinating entity of such Area which shall develop and implement an Area management plan for the protection, interpretation, and enjoyment of such Area, subject to the Secretary of the Interior's approval.

Prohibits the use of Federal funds to acquire real property.