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A bill to establish the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-401| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2017
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in the states of Maryland and West Virginia. The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area. The bill also requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 19, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3142
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 19, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3142
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3142: To establish the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
CoalEconomic developmentForests, forestry, treesHistoric sites and heritage areasLand use and conservationMiningWest Virginia

A bill to establish the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-401| Senate 
| Updated: 2/15/2017
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area Act This bill establishes the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area to include specified counties in the states of Maryland and West Virginia. The bill designates the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the area. The bill also requires the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area, Inc., to submit a management plan that provides for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of cultural, natural, historical, educational, scenic, and recreational resources of the area.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Feb 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 19, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3142
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 15, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 19, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3142
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin

Independent Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3142: To establish the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
CoalEconomic developmentForests, forestry, treesHistoric sites and heritage areasLand use and conservationMiningWest Virginia