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Titles (4)

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Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Passed House

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

Short Titles as Reported to House

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

Short Titles as Introduced

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

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Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

To establish the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in the State of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (3)

Date Actions Overview
06/05/2018Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 9 (Roll no. 232).(text: CR H4750-4751)
05/11/2018Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.
06/21/2017Introduced in House

All Actions (17)

Date Chamber All Actions
06/06/2018SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
06/05/2018-7:06pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/05/2018-7:06pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 9 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H4750-4751)
06/05/2018-6:57pmHouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)
06/05/2018-5:06pmHouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
06/05/2018-4:59pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2991.
06/05/2018-4:59pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4750-4752)
06/05/2018-4:59pmHouseMr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/11/2018HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.
05/11/2018HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.
04/18/2018HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Action By: Committee on Natural Resources
04/18/2018HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: Committee on Natural Resources
04/18/2018HouseSubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
04/11/2018HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
Action By: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands
06/30/2017HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Action By: Committee on Natural Resources
06/21/2017HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
06/21/2017HouseIntroduced in House

Cosponsors (17)


Committees (2)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Natural Resources06/21/2017 Referred to
04/18/2018 Markup by
05/11/2018 Reported by H. Rept. 115-670
House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands06/30/2017 Referred to
04/11/2018 Hearings by
04/18/2018 Discharged from
Senate Energy and Natural Resources06/06/2018 Referred to

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Subjects (5)


Latest Summary (2)

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Reported to House with amendment(s) (05/11/2018)

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania, which shall include Lancaster and York counties.

The Susquehanna Heritage Corporation is designated as the local coordinating entity for the area.

The bill prohibits the corporation from using federal funds for the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

The corporation shall prepare and submit a management plan for the area that includes a description of actions and commitments that will be taken to protect, enhance, and interpret the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of the heritage area.

The bill terminates the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance with respect to the area after 15 years.