Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1258
117th Congress(2021-2022)
A bill to extend the authorization of each of the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the State of West Virginia, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 20, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 20, 2021
Latest Action
Oct 6, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
1258
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
West Virginia
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This bill extends through FY2036 the authority of the Department of the Interior to make any grants or provide any assistance for the National Coal Heritage Area and the Wheeling National Heritage Area in West Virginia.

The bill extends by one year the deadline for completion of proposed management plans for

  • the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area in West Virginia and Maryland,
  • the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area in Washington.
  • the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area in Washington,
  • the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area in California,
  • the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area in Arizona, and
  • the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania.
Text (1)
April 20, 2021
Actions (3)
10/06/2021
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
04/20/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
04/20/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:35 PM