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Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act

USA119th CongressHR-2697| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2025
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act" , amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in New York as a new component of the National Heritage Area System. This designation encompasses fourteen counties, including Cayuga, Chemung, and Tompkins, recognizing their significant natural, cultural, and historical resources. The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance is designated as the local coordinating entity responsible for the area's management. This entity is mandated to submit a comprehensive management plan to the Secretary of the Interior for approval within three years of the bill's enactment. Furthermore, the authority for the Secretary of the Interior to provide federal assistance for this heritage area will terminate 15 years after the date of enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-825
Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5954
Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Apr 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1288
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-825
    Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5954
    Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act


  • April 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1288
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1288: Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act

Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act

USA119th CongressHR-2697| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2025
This bill, titled the "Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act" , amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in New York as a new component of the National Heritage Area System. This designation encompasses fourteen counties, including Cayuga, Chemung, and Tompkins, recognizing their significant natural, cultural, and historical resources. The Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance is designated as the local coordinating entity responsible for the area's management. This entity is mandated to submit a comprehensive management plan to the Secretary of the Interior for approval within three years of the bill's enactment. Furthermore, the authority for the Secretary of the Interior to provide federal assistance for this heritage area will terminate 15 years after the date of enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-825
Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5954
Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
Apr 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1288
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-825
    Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Study Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5954
    Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act


  • April 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1288
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • S 119-1288: Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted