Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
USA117th CongressHR-1154| House
| Updated: 1/5/2023
A. Donald McEachin
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (3)
Federal Lands Subcommittee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Natural Resources Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act This act 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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3860-3861)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5496-5497)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9730)
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-331.
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Government studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasNorth CarolinaVirginiaWetlands
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
USA117th CongressHR-1154| House
| Updated: 1/5/2023
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act This act 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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3860-3861)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5496-5497)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9730)
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 117-331.
A. Donald McEachin
Democratic Representative
Virginia
Cosponsors (3)
Federal Lands Subcommittee, Environment and Public Works Committee, Natural Resources Committee
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Government studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasNorth CarolinaVirginiaWetlands