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H.R. 1154Became Law

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 5, 2023)

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

This act directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.

The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

What just happenedJan 5, 2023

Became Public Law No: 117-331.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4](D-VA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Jan 5, 2023President

    Became Public Law No: 117-331.

  2. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-331.

  3. Jan 5, 2023President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2023BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 28, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 28, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 21, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9730)

  9. Dec 21, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 21, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Dec 21, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Sep 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Sep 28, 2021FloorH38310

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

  14. Sep 28, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)

  15. Sep 28, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303).(text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)

  16. Sep 28, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5496-5497)

  17. Jul 26, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  18. Jul 26, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.

  19. Jul 26, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3860-3861)

  20. Jul 26, 2021FloorH30300

    Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. Jul 26, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.

  22. Jul 26, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jul 26, 2021Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 14, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jun 15, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  28. Mar 23, 2021Committee

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  29. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. Feb 18, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 5, 202349

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

This act directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.

The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

Passed HouseSep 28, 202153

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.

The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

Reported to HouseJul 26, 20217

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.

The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

Introduced in HouseFeb 18, 2021

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.

The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act — Informed