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Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act

USA118th CongressS-2620| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2024
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act This bill establishes the Chesapeake National Recreation Area in Maryland and Virginia as a unit of the National Park System (NPS). The Department of the Interior may acquire land and land-based resources within the recreation area boundaries by (1) donation, (2) purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, (3) exchange, or (4) transfer from another federal agency. Interior, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive Council, must prepare a management plan for the recreation area as specified by the bill. Interior must also conduct transportation planning, in coordination with the Department of Transportation and state transportation agencies, to minimize traffic in the surrounding community. Additionally, Interior must establish an advisory board for the recreation area. Finally, the bill directs NPS's Chesapeake Bay office to administer the Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails Network in coordination with the recreation area.

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Timeline
Jul 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5045
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 15, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 19, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 21, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 21, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.
Dec 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7151; text: CR S7151-7152)
Dec 19, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • July 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5045
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 15, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • November 19, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 21, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • November 21, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.


  • December 18, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7151; text: CR S7151-7152)


  • December 19, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2024
    Held at the desk.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5045: Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act
Advisory bodiesChesapeake BayGeography and mappingLand transfersLand use and conservationMarylandParks, recreation areas, trailsPublic-private cooperationVirginiaWatersheds

Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act

USA118th CongressS-2620| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2024
Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act This bill establishes the Chesapeake National Recreation Area in Maryland and Virginia as a unit of the National Park System (NPS). The Department of the Interior may acquire land and land-based resources within the recreation area boundaries by (1) donation, (2) purchase from a willing seller with donated or appropriated funds, (3) exchange, or (4) transfer from another federal agency. Interior, in consultation with the Chesapeake Executive Council, must prepare a management plan for the recreation area as specified by the bill. Interior must also conduct transportation planning, in coordination with the Department of Transportation and state transportation agencies, to minimize traffic in the surrounding community. Additionally, Interior must establish an advisory board for the recreation area. Finally, the bill directs NPS's Chesapeake Bay office to administer the Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails Network in coordination with the recreation area.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 27, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5045
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 15, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Nov 19, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 21, 2024
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Nov 21, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.
Dec 18, 2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2024
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7151; text: CR S7151-7152)
Dec 19, 2024
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 19, 2024
Received in the House.
Dec 19, 2024
Held at the desk.
  • July 27, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5045
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 15, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • November 19, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • November 21, 2024
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • November 21, 2024
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 588.


  • December 18, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 18, 2024
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7151; text: CR S7151-7152)


  • December 19, 2024
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 19, 2024
    Received in the House.


  • December 19, 2024
    Held at the desk.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (3)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5045: Chesapeake National Recreation Area Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesChesapeake BayGeography and mappingLand transfersLand use and conservationMarylandParks, recreation areas, trailsPublic-private cooperationVirginiaWatersheds