Senate Bill 2395
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Explore America Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2395
Congress
115
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Explore America Act of 2018
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.
Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and such areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.
February 7, 2018
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12/12/2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
02/07/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
02/07/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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