United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 6130 — National Treasure Promotion and Investment Act of 2012

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

National Treasure Promotion and Investment Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the maintenance of infrastructure in communities hosting national parks and national heritage areas is important to the safety of residents and visitors; and (2) visa issuance fees should be invested in such maintenance in these communities, which draw visitors from across the globe. Requires consular officers, in issuing visas to applicants seeking to visit the United States temporarily for pleasure, to give priority to those intending to visit a national heritage area or national park. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to support infrastructure projects: (1) in communities hosting such heritage areas or parks, (2) that have been prioritized for completion by an applicable metropolitan planning organization, and (3) that are determined beneficial to the upkeep of roads or bridges used by international visitors to these regions.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

  3. Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure

  4. Referred to House Judiciary

  5. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6130 do?
National Treasure Promotion and Investment Act of 2012 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the maintenance of infrastructure in communities hosting national parks and national heritage areas is important to the safety of residents and visitors; and (2) visa issuance fees should be invested in such maintenance in these communities, which draw visitors from across the globe. Requires consular officers, in issuing visas to applicants seeking to visit the United States temporarily for pleasure, to give priority to those intending to visit a national heritage area or national park. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make grants to support infrastructure projects: (1) in communities hosting such heritage areas or parks, (2) that have been prioritized for completion by an applicable metropolitan planning organization, and (3) that are determined beneficial to the upkeep of roads or bridges used by international visitors to these regions.
Who sponsors HR 6130?
HR 6130 is sponsored by Kathleen Hochul (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 6130?
This bill died with 112th 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 HR 6130?
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