United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7239 — Pennsylvania National Heritage Areas Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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Summary

Reauthorizes in Pennsylvania through FY2036 the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area, and the Oil Region National Heritage Area. The bill eliminates the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Introduced in House

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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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Subjects

Public lands and natural resources Historic sites and heritage areas Pennsylvania Appropriations
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7239 do?
Reauthorizes in Pennsylvania through FY2036 the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area, and the Oil Region National Heritage Area. The bill eliminates the limitation on the total amount that may be appropriated for the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, the Lackawanna Valley National Heritage Area, and the Schuylkill River Valley National Heritage Area.
Who sponsors HR 7239?
HR 7239 is sponsored by Matthew Cartwright (D).
What is the current status of HR 7239?
This bill died with 116th 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 7239?
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