H.R. 445: National Heritage Area Act of 2013

Introduced:
Feb 01, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Rep. Charles Dent [R-PA15]
Status:
Referred to Committee

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Progress
Introduced Feb 01, 2013
Referred to Committee Feb 01, 2013
Reported by Committee ...
Passed House ...
Passed Senate ...
Signed by the President ...
Prognosis

28% chance of getting past committee.
11% chance of being enacted.

Only 11% of House bills made it past committee and only 3% were enacted in 2011–2013. [show factors | methodology]

Cosponsors
30 cosponsors (20D, 10R) (show)
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House Natural Resources

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Full Title

To authorize a National Heritage Area Program, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Feb 01, 2013.
23 pages

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2/1/2013--Introduced.
National Heritage Area Act of 2013 - Establishes a system of National Heritage Areas through which the Secretary of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas. Provides for such system to be composed of National Heritage Areas designated by Congress before enactment of this Act or under this Act. Prohibits National Heritage Areas from being:
(1) considered to be units of the National Park System, or
(2) subject to the authorities applicable to such units.
Specifies the criteria that the Secretary shall apply to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating proposed National Heritage Areas. States that designation of a National Heritage Area shall be by Act of Congress and contingent on the prior completion of a management plan and an affirmative determination by the Secretary that the area meets such criteria.
Sets forth requirements for National Heritage Area management plans.

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