Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 10, 2020Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 5839
Explore America Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 10, 2020)
Explore America Act of 2019
This bill 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.
What just happenedFeb 20, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large](R-AK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
1cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills11subjects
- Introduced in HouseFeb 10, 2020
- Feb 20, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Feb 10, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 10, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 10, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House