Explore America Act of 2019

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Bill Number

HR 5839

Introduced

Feb 10, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Advisory bodies Congressional oversight Economic development Employment and training programs Historic sites and heritage areas Historical and cultural resources Housing and community development funding Land use and conservation Parks, recreation areas, trails Performance measurement Public Lands and Natural Resources Travel and tourism

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Summary

Explore America Act of 2019

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.

The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.

Actions

Feb 20, 2020

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Feb 10, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 10, 2020

Introduced in House

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