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Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

USA115th CongressHR-2991| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2018
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (17)
Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Tim Murphy (Republican)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Lou Barletta (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Bill Shuster (Republican)Tom Marino (Republican)Jeff Denham (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Jun 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 30, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Apr 11, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 18, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 18, 2018
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Apr 18, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.
May 11, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4750-4752)
Jun 5, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2991.
Jun 5, 2018
At 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.
Jun 5, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)
Jun 5, 2018
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)
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Jun 5, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • June 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 30, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • April 11, 2018
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 18, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 18, 2018
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • April 18, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 11, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.


  • May 11, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.


  • June 5, 2018
    Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 5, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4750-4752)


  • June 5, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2991.


  • June 5, 2018
    At 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.


  • June 5, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)


  • June 5, 2018
    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)
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  • June 5, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 6, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-400: A bill to establish the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in the State of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.
Historical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasOutdoor recreationPennsylvania

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

USA115th CongressHR-2991| House 
| Updated: 6/6/2018
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.

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Timeline
Jun 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 30, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Apr 11, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 18, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 18, 2018
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
Apr 18, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.
May 11, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 5, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4750-4752)
Jun 5, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2991.
Jun 5, 2018
At 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.
Jun 5, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)
Jun 5, 2018
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)
View Vote
Jun 5, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 6, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • June 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • June 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • June 30, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • April 11, 2018
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • April 18, 2018
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 18, 2018
    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.


  • April 18, 2018
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 11, 2018
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.


  • May 11, 2018
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-670.


  • June 5, 2018
    Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 5, 2018
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4750-4752)


  • June 5, 2018
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2991.


  • June 5, 2018
    At 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.


  • June 5, 2018
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4760)


  • June 5, 2018
    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)
    View Vote


  • June 5, 2018
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 6, 2018
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Lloyd Smucker

Lloyd Smucker

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (17)
Thomas MacArthur (Republican)Charles W. Dent (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Tim Murphy (Republican)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Keith J. Rothfus (Republican)Lou Barletta (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Bill Shuster (Republican)Tom Marino (Republican)Jeff Denham (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 115-400: A bill to establish the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in the State of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Historical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasOutdoor recreationPennsylvania