S. 825IntroducedPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act
Congressional oversight · Government studies and investigations · Historic sites and heritage areas
Sponsor
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
D · MD
Key facts
Introduced: Mar 18, 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
Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act
This bill establishes the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area in Maryland.
The heritage area shall include portions of St. Mary's, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, with the specific boundaries to be established by the Department of the Interior, based on the feasibility study for the heritage area.
The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland shall serve as the local coordinating entity for the heritage area.
The council shall submit a management plan for the heritage area.
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.
- Mar 18, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Mar 18, 2021Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
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