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[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. McEACHIN:H.R. 1154.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H538]
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Federal Lands Subcommittee
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    - Hearings by
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    - Referred to
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  - Reported by
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  - Markup by
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  - Referred to
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H. Rept. 117-104

- Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act
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HR
2021-03-02
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  - Related bill
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- Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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S
2021-02-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S899-900)
  - Identical bill
CRS

- National Heritage Area Act
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2023-01-05
Became Public Law No: 117-339.
  - Related bill
CRS
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Became Public Law No: 117-331.
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Became Public Law No: 117-331.
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Signed by President.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
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Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Senate
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9730)
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
IntroReferral
- 2021-09-28
16:28:16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Floor
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- 2021-09-28
16:28:15
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303).(text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)
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16:12:07
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5496-5497)
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15:06:04
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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15:00:54
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.
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15:00:52
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3860-3861)
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15:00:23
Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
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Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.
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Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Committee
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee
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Natural Resources Committee
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Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Committee
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Federal Lands Subcommittee
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Committee
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Federal Lands Subcommittee
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Committee
- 2021-02-18
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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- Public Law
117-331
Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Government studies and investigations
- Historic sites and heritage areas
- North Carolina
- Virginia
- Wetlands
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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2021-02-18
Introduced in House
2021-03-23T20:26:00Z
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.
The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
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2021-07-26
Reported to House
2021-08-23T14:28:02Z
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.
The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
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2021-09-28
Passed House
2021-10-05T19:36:03Z
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.
The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
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2023-01-05
Public Law
2023-01-19T02:19:55Z
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
This act directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area.
The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.
Engrossed in House
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Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
Introduced in House
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Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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Reported in House
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Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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Engrossed in House
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- Enrolled Bill
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1154enr/xml/BILLS-117hr1154enr.xml
- Referred in Senate
2021-09-29T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1154rfs/xml/BILLS-117hr1154rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2021-09-28T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1154eh/xml/BILLS-117hr1154eh.xml
- Reported in House
2021-07-26T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1154rh/xml/BILLS-117hr1154rh.xml
- Introduced in House
2021-02-18T05:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-117hr1154ih/xml/BILLS-117hr1154ih.xml
- 2023-01-06T04:59:59Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-117publ331/uslm/PLAW-117publ331.xml
Public Law
2023-01-05
Became Public Law No: 117-331.
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