House Bill 6998
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to reauthorize the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6998
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
This bill reauthorizes through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any financial assistance for the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway in Ohio.
The bill increases the total amount that may be appropriated for the canalway.
May 22, 2020
06/18/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
05/22/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
05/22/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:50 PM