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Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act

USA119th CongressS-2801| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2026
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act , directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a comprehensive study. The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Canterbury Shaker Village National Historic Landmark in New Hampshire as a new National Heritage Area . The legislation highlights the profound historical importance of Canterbury Shaker Village, noting its role as the longest-lived Shaker community and its transformation into a nonprofit museum. It emphasizes the village's significance in the Second Great Awakening, its unique communal practices, and its designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1992 due to its historical and physical integrity. The study area is specifically defined as the geographic boundaries of the existing Canterbury Shaker Village National Historic Landmark. The Secretary is mandated to consult with various stakeholders, including State and local historic preservation officers, historical societies, and tourism offices, to ensure a thorough assessment in accordance with established federal guidelines.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4225
Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4124
Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jul 29, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4225
    Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4124
    Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act


  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • July 29, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act

USA119th CongressS-2801| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2026
This bill, titled the Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act , directs the Secretary of the Interior to undertake a comprehensive study. The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Canterbury Shaker Village National Historic Landmark in New Hampshire as a new National Heritage Area . The legislation highlights the profound historical importance of Canterbury Shaker Village, noting its role as the longest-lived Shaker community and its transformation into a nonprofit museum. It emphasizes the village's significance in the Second Great Awakening, its unique communal practices, and its designation as a National Historic Landmark in 1992 due to its historical and physical integrity. The study area is specifically defined as the geographic boundaries of the existing Canterbury Shaker Village National Historic Landmark. The Secretary is mandated to consult with various stakeholders, including State and local historic preservation officers, historical societies, and tourism offices, to ensure a thorough assessment in accordance with established federal guidelines.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4225
Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4124
Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 15, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Jul 29, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4225
    Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4124
    Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act


  • September 15, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 15, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 21, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.


  • July 29, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasNew HampshireReligion