119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 29, 2026
S. 3194IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Nov 18, 2025
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In plain English
Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) introduced legislation requiring the Department of Interior to conduct a study on whether the Monterey Bay area in California should be designated as a National Heritage Area. The study will examine the area's historic sites, environmental characteristics, and cultural resources to determine feasibility of the designation.
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Jul 29
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House
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Jul 29
Jul 29
Jul 29
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 21
Jul 21
Jul 21
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 18
Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8207)
Nov 18
Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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2026
Jul 29
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 21
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
2025
Nov 18
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8207)
Nov 18
Introduced in Senate
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
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