United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

S 3633 — A bill to extend the authorizations for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, and Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 and otherwise modifies the Augusta Canal and Arabia Mountain National Heritage Areas. It also extends the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission for another 15 years. Specifically, the bill repeals the maximum total amount that may be provided for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, and the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor and adjusts the boundary of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area to include approximately 188 acres of additional land.

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The bill extends the authorizations for various national heritage areas and makes other specific modifications to existing heritage acts.

  • Section 310

    2021 → 2036

    The authorization period for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area is extended to 2036.

  • Section 311(a)

    The second sentence.

    The funding limitation in Section 311(a) is modified by removing a specific sentence.

  • Section 234(b)(i)

    The heritage → (1) In general.--The heritage

    The language in the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act is clarified by adding a subsection identifier.

  • Section 234(b)

    (2) Boundary adjustment.--The boundary of the heritage is adjusted to include the approximately 188 acres of land, as depicted on the map prepared by the National Park Service entitled 'Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Proposed Boundary Adjustment', numbered 255/126701, and dated October 2014.

    The boundary of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is expanded to include additional land.

  • Section 234(c)

    The map → The maps described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (b)

    The reference is clarified to include multiple maps in relation to the heritage area.

  • Section 239(a)

    subsection (a) → (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle not more than $1,000,000 for any fiscal year.

    The funding authorization for the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is clarified with a specific appropriation limit.

  • Section 240

    on the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment of this Act → September 30, 2036

    The sunset date for the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is explicitly set to September 30, 2036.

  • Section 295D(d)

    15 years → 30 years

    The term of the commission for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is extended to 30 years.

  • Section 295E(a)(4)

    paragraph (4)

    A specific meeting requirement is eliminated from the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act.

  • Section 295K(a)

    the second sentence.

    A sentence related to funding in the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act is removed.

  • Section 295L

    15 years → 30 years

    The termination authority for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act is extended to 30 years.

  • Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act subtitle heading

    Gullah/Geechee → Gullah Geechee

    The title of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act is updated to correct the naming convention.

  • Section 295C heading

    gullah/geechee → gullah geechee

    The heading for Section 295C is updated to correct the naming convention.

  • Section 295D heading

    gullah/geechee → gullah geechee

    The heading for Section 295D is updated to correct the naming convention.

  • Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act

    Gullah/Geechee → Gullah Geechee

    References throughout the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Act are updated to correct the naming convention.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3633 do?
This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 and otherwise modifies the Augusta Canal and Arabia Mountain National Heritage Areas. It also extends the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission for another 15 years. Specifically, the bill repeals the maximum total amount that may be provided for the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, and the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor and adjusts the boundary of the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area to include approximately 188 acres of additional land.
Who sponsors S 3633?
S 3633 is sponsored by Warnock, Raphael G. (Democratic) and Ossoff, Jon (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 3633?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 3633?
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