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S.1942

S.1942: National Heritage Area Act

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About This Bill

Introduced May 27, 2021
Latest Major Action Jan. 5, 2023
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Bill Sponsor

Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

Bill Cosponsors

16 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 5 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Reported to Senate - Sept. 21, 2022
Reported to Senate - Sept. 21, 2022
Reported to Senate - Sept. 21, 2022
Introduced in Senate - May 27, 2021

Bill Summary

National Heritage Area Act This bill requires a standard for the designation of National Heritage Areas. The bill establishes a National Heritage Area System through which the Department of the Interior may furnish technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas. Such system shall be composed of each existing National Heritage Area,...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Dec. 28, 2022	Presented to President.
Dec. 22, 2022	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec. 22, 2022	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 326 - 95 (Roll no. 540). (text: CR H10002-10006)
Dec. 22, 2022	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10030-10031)
Dec. 22, 2022	POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. 1942, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Westerman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until a time to be announced.
Dec. 22, 2022	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec. 22, 2022	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 1942.
Dec. 22, 2022	Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9640 and S. 1942. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on each measure. Also provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 9640 and a motion to commit S. 1942. H. Res. 693 and H. Res. 1434 are adopted. Provides for the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV with respect to multile measures.
Dec. 22, 2022	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1529. (consideration: CR H10002-10009)
Dec. 21, 2022	Rule H. Res. 1529 passed House.
Dec. 21, 2022	Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1529 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 9640 and S. 1942. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Rule provides for one hour of debate on each measure. Also provides for a motion to recommit H.R. 9640 and a motion to commit S. 1942. H. Res. 693 and H. Res. 1434 are adopted. Provides for the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV with respect to multile measures.
Dec. 21, 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 21, 2022	Held at the desk.
Dec. 21, 2022	Received in the House.
Dec. 20, 2022	Passed the Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S9677-9681)
Dec. 20, 2022	The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. (CR S9618)
Dec. 20, 2022	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9614-9618)
Sept. 21, 2022	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
Sept. 21, 2022	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-156.
May 3, 2022	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct. 6, 2021	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
May 27, 2021	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 27, 2021	Introduced in the Senate by Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

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