HR 5044 · 103th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

American Heritage Areas Act of 1994

Introduced 1994-09-13· Sponsored by Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1994-10-08)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1994-10-05
Roll #486
Yea 281Nay 137
Democrats
219 Yea·26 Nay
Republicans
61 Yea·111 Nay
PassedHouse · 1994-10-05
Roll #486
Yea 281Nay 137
Democrats
219 Yea·26 Nay
Republicans
61 Yea·111 Nay
FailedHouse · 1994-09-27
Roll #442
Yea 273Nay 150
Democrats
210 Yea·38 Nay
Republicans
62 Yea·112 Nay
PassedHouse · 1994-09-27
Roll #442
Yea 273Nay 150
Democrats
210 Yea·38 Nay
Republicans
62 Yea·112 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: American Heritage Areas Partnership Program Title II: Designation of American Heritage Areas Title III: Studies Regarding Potential American Heritage Areas Title IV: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Amendments Title V: Bramwell National Historic District Title VI: Southwestern Pennsylvania American Heritage Area Amendments American Heritage Areas Act of 1994 - Title I: American Heritage Areas Partnership Program - American Heritage Areas Partnership Program Act of 1994 - Establishes the American Heritage Areas Partnership Program within the Department of the Interior, consisting of such Areas designated by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) evaluate nominated Areas; (2) advise State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities as to suitable methods of recognizing and preserving thematically and geographically linked natural, historic, and cultural resources and recreational opportunities; and (3) consider any designated Heritage Area for nomination to the World Heritage List if the Area meets the nomination qualifications. Provides that an area may be designated as an American H…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans