S. 2296IntroducedPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Northern Neck National Heritage Area Act
Congressional oversight · Government studies and investigations · Historic sites and heritage areas
Key facts
Introduced: Jun 24, 2021
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 1
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Oct 6, 2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.
Summary
Northern Neck National Heritage Area Act
This bill establishes the Northern Neck National Heritage Area in Virginia.
The bill includes in the heritage area land between the Potomac River and Rappahannock River of the eastern coastal region of Virginia, including King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties.
The bill designates the Northern Neck Tourism Commission, a working committee of the Northern Neck Planning District Commission, as the local coordinating entity for the heritage area.
The Northern Neck Tourism Commission shall submit a proposed management plan for the heritage area to the Department of the Interior for approval.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Oct 6, 2021Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.
- Jun 24, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Jun 24, 2021Introduced in Senate
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