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Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

USA117th CongressS-470| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works 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 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S899-900)
Jan 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1154
Signed by President.
  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S899-900)


  • January 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1154
    Signed by President.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-1942: National Heritage Area Act
  • HR 117-803: Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act
  • HR 117-1154: Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
Government studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasNorth CarolinaVirginiaWetlands

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

USA117th CongressS-470| Senate 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
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 25, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Feb 25, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S899-900)
Jan 5, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-1154
Signed by President.
  • February 25, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 25, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S899-900)


  • January 5, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-1154
    Signed by President.
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 117-1942: National Heritage Area Act
  • HR 117-803: Protecting America’s Wilderness and Public Lands Act
  • HR 117-1154: Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasNorth CarolinaVirginiaWetlands