LEGISLATION/H.R. 8488

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act

116-HR-8488116th CongressIntroduced Oct 1, 2020Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Sponsor

Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5](D-MD-5)

Summary

Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area in Maryland.

The heritage area shall include portions of St. Mary's, Calvert, Charles, and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, with the specific boundaries to be established by the Department of the Interior, based on the feasibility study for the heritage area.

The Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland shall serve as the local coordinating entity for the heritage area.

The council shall submit a management plan for the heritage area.

Subjects

Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHistoric sites and heritage areasHistorical and cultural resourcesMarylandParks, recreation areas, trails

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 1, 2020House floor actions
Introduced in House
Oct 1, 2020Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Oct 1, 2020Library of Congress