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Explore America Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1746| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2019
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Explore America Act of 2019 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. The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5839
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5839
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5839: Explore America Act of 2019
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

Explore America Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1746| Senate 
| Updated: 6/5/2019
Explore America Act of 2019 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. The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Jun 5, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 5, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 20, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5839
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • June 5, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 5, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • February 20, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5839
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (2)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Jack Reed (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5839: Explore America Act of 2019
  • 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