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Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

USA116th CongressHR-5853| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2020
A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 21, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 21, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Government studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasNorth CarolinaVirginiaWetlands

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

USA116th CongressHR-5853| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2020
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 21, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • February 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 21, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
A. Donald McEachin

A. Donald McEachin

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasNorth CarolinaVirginiaWetlands