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S. 3185IntroducedPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

Parks, recreation areas, trails · Roads and highways
Sponsor
Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
R · PA
Key facts
Introduced: Nov 4, 2021
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 1
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Oct 18, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

Summary

This bill extends until September 30, 2026, the use of Highway 209, a federally owned road within the boundaries of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, by certain commercial vehicles that serve local businesses.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Timeline

  1. Oct 18, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.
  2. Oct 18, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 without amendment. With written report No. 117-184.
  3. Oct 18, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 without amendment. With written report No. 117-184.
  4. Jul 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  5. May 11, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-297.
  6. Nov 4, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  7. Nov 4, 2021
    Introduced in Senate

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