Explore America Act of 2019
USA116th CongressS-1746| Senate
| Updated: 6/5/2019
Brian Schatz
Democratic Senator
Hawaii
Cosponsors (2)
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
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 116-5839Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
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
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Latest Companion Bill Action
HR 116-5839Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Brian Schatz
Democratic Senator
Hawaii
Cosponsors (2)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Bills
- 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