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Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 21, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2991

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (May 11, 2018)

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania, which shall include Lancaster and York counties.

The Susquehanna Heritage Corporation is designated as the local coordinating entity for the area.

The bill prohibits the corporation from using federal funds for the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

The corporation shall prepare and submit a management plan for the area that includes a description of actions and commitments that will be taken to protect, enhance, and interpret the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of the heritage area.

The bill terminates the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance with respect to the area after 15 years.

What just happenedJun 6, 2018

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-16](R-PA)Sponsor
17 cosponsors2 D15 R
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  1. Jun 6, 2018IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jun 5, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 5, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 9 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H4750-4751)

  4. Jun 5, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 9 (Roll no. 232).(text: CR H4750-4751)

  5. Jun 5, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)

  6. Jun 5, 2018FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Jun 5, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2991.

  8. Jun 5, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4750-4752)

  9. Jun 5, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. May 11, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.

  11. May 11, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. May 11, 2018Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Apr 18, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Apr 18, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Apr 18, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Apr 11, 2018Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  17. Jun 30, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  18. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jun 21, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)May 11, 201817

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania, which shall include Lancaster and York counties.

The Susquehanna Heritage Corporation is designated as the local coordinating entity for the area.

The bill prohibits the corporation from using federal funds for the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

The corporation shall prepare and submit a management plan for the area that includes a description of actions and commitments that will be taken to protect, enhance, and interpret the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of the heritage area.

The bill terminates the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance with respect to the area after 15 years.

Introduced in HouseJun 21, 2017

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania.

The Susquehanna Heritage Corporation is designated as the local coordinating entity for the area.

The Corporation shall prepare and submit a management plan for the area.

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act — Informed