A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets.
USA115th CongressS-2395| Senate
| Updated: 12/12/2018
Brian Schatz
Democratic Senator
Hawaii
Cosponsors (6)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Explore America Act of 2018 This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System. Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and such areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasHousing and community development fundingLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementTravel and tourism
A bill to amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets.
USA115th CongressS-2395| Senate
| Updated: 12/12/2018
Explore America Act of 2018 This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System. Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and such areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-535.
Brian Schatz
Democratic Senator
Hawaii
Cosponsors (6)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasHousing and community development fundingLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementTravel and tourism