House Bill 5839
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Explore America Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 10, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5839
Congress
116
Policy Area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Primary focus of measure is natural areas (including wilderness); lands under government jurisdiction; land use practices and policies; parks, monuments, and historic sites; fisheries and marine resources; mining and minerals. Measures concerning energy supplies and production may fall under Energy policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Explore America Act of 2019
This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System.The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
February 10, 2020
02/20/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
02/10/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
02/10/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:25:35 AM