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Celebrating America's Heritage Act
To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for certain national heritage areas, and for other purposes.
Other Bill Titles (16 more)Hide Other Bill Titles- Short: Celebrating America's Heritage Act as reported to senate.
- Official: To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for certain national heritage areas, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act as passed house.
- Short: Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Act as passed house.
- Short: Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Act as passed house.
- Short: Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Act as passed house.
- Short: Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Act as passed house.
- Short: Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Act as passed house.
- Short: Celebrating America's Heritage Act as passed house.
- Short: Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act as reported to house.
- Short: Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Act as reported to house.
- Short: Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Act as reported to house.
- Short: Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Act as reported to house.
- Short: Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Act as reported to house.
- Short: Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Act as reported to house.
- Short: Celebrating America's Heritage Act as reported to house.
10/24/2007--Passed House amended. Celebrating America's Heritage Act - Title I: Authorization Extensions and Viability Studies -
(Sec. 1001) Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to increase the amount authorized to be appropriated for the National Coal Heritage Area, Tennessee Civil War Heritage Area, Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, Steel Industry American Heritage Area, Essex National Heritage Area, South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, America's Agricultural Partnership, Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor (redesignated by this Act as the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway), and Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.
(Sec. 1002) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate and report to specified congressional committees on the accomplishments of such Areas no later than three years before the date on which the authority for federal funding terminates for each Area. Title II: Establishment of National Heritage Areas - Subtitle A: Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area - Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Act -
(Sec. 2004) Establishes the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area comprising the 175 mile-region following the Route 15 corridor and certain surrounding areas through Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia.
(Sec. 2005) Sets forth requirements regarding the management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to:
(1) provide technical assistance under the authority of this subtitle for the development and implementation of the management plan; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with interested parties to carry out this subtitle.
(Sec. 2006) Requires the Secretary to evaluate and report to specified congressional committees on the accomplishments of the Area by no later than three years before date on which the authority for federal funding terminates for the Area under this subtitle.
(Sec. 2007) Designates the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership as the local coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Partnership to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Partnership to use federal funds made available under this subtitle to:
(1) make grants to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, and other parties within the Area; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to, political jurisdictions, nonprofits, and other interested parties. Prohibits the Partnership from using federal funds authorized under this subtitle to acquire any interest in real property
(Sec. 2008) Specifies this subtitle's effect with regard to:
(1) other federal agencies; and
(2) private property and certain related regulatory protections.
(Sec. 2010) Authorizes appropriations. Limits:
(1) the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $1 million for any fiscal year;
(2) the total amounts that may be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $15 million; and
(3) the federal cost share of any activity carried out using assistance under this subtitle to 50%.
(Sec. 2011) Prohibits anything in this subtitle from precluding the Partnership from using federal funds made available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized.
(Sec. 2012) Terminates the authority of the Secretary to provide financial assistance under this subtitle 15 years after enactment of this subtitle. Subtitle B: Niagara Falls National Heritage Area - Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Act -
(Sec. 2024) Establishes the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area in New York. Specifies the boundaries of the Area.
(Sec. 2025) Sets forth requirements regarding the management plan for the Area.
(Sec. 2026) Requires the Secretary to evaluate and report to specified congressional committees on the accomplishments of the Area by no later than three years before the date on which the authority for federal funding terminates for the Area under this subtitle.
(Sec. 2027) Designates as the local coordinating entity for the Area:
(1) the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Commission (established by section 2028 of this Act) for a five-year period beginning on the enactment of this subtitle; and
(2) a private nonprofit or governmental organization designated by the Commission on the expiration of such period. Requires the local coordinating entity to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area. Authorizes the local coordinating entity to use federal funds made available under this subtitle to:
(1) make grants to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, and other parties within the Area; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to, political jurisdictions, nonprofits, federal agencies, and other interested parties.
Prohibits the local coordinating entity from using federal funds authorized under this subtitle to acquire any interest in real property.
(Sec. 2028) Establishes the Commission. Prohibits the Commission from using federal funds made available to the Commission under this subtitle to acquire any interest in real property.
Requires the Commission to assist in the transition of management to the local coordinating entity.
(Sec. 2029) Specifies this subtitle's effect with regard to:
(1) other federal agencies; and
(2) private property and certain related regulatory protections.
(Sec. 2031) Authorizes appropriations. Limits:
(1) the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $1 million for any fiscal year;
(2) the total amounts that may be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $15 million; and
(3) the federal cost share of any activity carried out using any assistance made available under this subtitle to 50%.
(Sec. 2032) Prohibits anything in this subtitle from precluding the local coordinating entity from using federal funds made available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized.
(Sec. 2033) Terminates the authority of the Secretary to provide financial assistance under this subtitle 15 years after enactment of this subtitle. Subtitle C: Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area - Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area Act -
(Sec. 2044) Establishes the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in Alabama.
(Sec. 2045) Sets forth requirements regarding the management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Secretary to:
(1) provide technical assistance under the authority of this subtitle for the development and implementation of the management plan; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with interested parties to carry out this subtitle.
(Sec. 2046) Requires the Secretary to evaluate and report to specified congressional committees on the accomplishments of the Area by no later than three years before the date on which the authority for federal funding terminates for the Area under this subtitle.
(Sec. 2047) Designates the Muscle Shoals Regional Center as the local coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Muscle Shoals Regional Center to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Muscle Shoals Regional Center to use federal funds made available under this subtitle to:
(1) make grants to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, and other parties within the Area; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, federal agencies, and other interested parties. Prohibits the Muscle Shoals Regional Center from using federal funds authorized under this subtitle to acquire any interest in real property.
(Sec. 2048) Specifies this subtitle's effect with regard to:
(1) other federal agencies; and
(2) private property and certain related regulatory protections.
(Sec. 2050) Authorizes appropriations. Limits:
(1) the amount to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $1 million for any fiscal year;
(2) the total amounts that may be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $15 million; and
(3) the federal cost share of any activity carried out using any assistance made available under this subtitle to 50%.
(Sec. 2051) Prohibits anything in this subtitle from precluding the Muscle Shoals Regional Center from using federal funds made available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized.
(Sec. 2052) Terminates the authority of the Secretary to provide financial assistance under this subtitle 15 years after enactment of this subtitle. Subtitle D: Freedom's Way National Heritage Area - Freedom's Way National Heritage Area Act -
(Sec. 2064) Establishes the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area encompassing 37 communities in Massachusetts and eight communities in New Hampshire.
(Sec. 2065) Sets forth requirements regarding the management plan for the Area.
(Sec. 2066) Requires the Secretary to evaluate and report to specified congressional committees on the accomplishments of the Area by no later than three years before the date on which the authority for federal funding terminates for the Area under this subtitle.
(Sec. 2067) Designates the Freedom's Way Heritage Association, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Association to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Association to use federal funds made available under this subtitle to:
(1) make grants to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, and other parties within the Area; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, federal agencies, and other interested parties. Prohibits the Association from using federal funds authorized under this subtitle to acquire any interest in real property.
(Sec. 2068) Specifies this subtitle's effect with regard to:
(1) other federal agencies; and
(2) private property and certain related regulatory protections.
(Sec. 2070) Authorizes appropriations. Limits:
(1) the amount to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $1 million for any fiscal year;
(2) the total amounts that may be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $15 million; and
(3) the federal cost share of any activity carried out using assistance under this subtitle to 50%.
(Sec. 2072) Prohibits anything in this subtitle from precluding the Association from using federal funds made available under other Acts other than this subtitle for the purposes for which those funds were authorized.
(Sec. 2072) Terminates the authority of the Secretary to provide financial assistance under this subtitle 15 years after enactment of this subtitle. Subtitle E: Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area -Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Act -
(Sec. 2084) Establishes the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area in Illinois.
(Sec. 2085) Sets forth requirements regarding the management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Secretary to:
(1) provide technical assistance under the authority of this subtitle for the development and implementation of the management plan; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with interested parties to carry out this subtitle.
(Sec. 2086) Requires the Secretary to evaluate and report to specified congressional committees on the accomplishments of the Area by no later than three years before the date on which the authority for federal funding terminates for the Area under this subtitle.
(Sec. 2087) Designates the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition as the local coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Coalition to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Coalition to use federal funds made available under this subtitle to:
(1) make grants to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, and other parties within the Area; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, federal agencies, and other interested parties. Prohibits the Coalition from using federal funds authorized under this subtitle to acquire any interest in real property.
(Sec. 2088) Specifies this subtitle's effect with regard to:
(1) other federal agencies; and
(2) private property and certain related regulatory protections.
(Sec. 2089) Authorizes appropriations. Limits:
(1) the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $1 million for any fiscal year;
(2) the total amounts that may be appropriated to carry out this subtitle; and
(3) the federal cost share of any activity carried out using assistance under this subtitle to 50%.
(Sec. 2091) Prohibits anything in this subtitle from precluding the Coalition from using federal funds made available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized.
(Sec. 2092) Terminates the authority of the Secretary to provide financial assistance under this subtitle 15 years after enactment of this subtitle. Subtitle F: Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area - Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area Act -
(Sec. 2114) Establishes the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area in Arizona.
(Sec. 2115) Sets forth requirements regarding the management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Secretary to:
(1) provide technical assistance under the authority of this subtitle for the development and implementation of the management plan; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with interested parties to carry out this subtitle.
(Sec. 2116) Requires the Secretary to evaluate and report to specified congressional committees on the accomplishments of the Area by no later than three years before the date on which the authority for federal funding terminates for the Area under this subtitle.
(Sec. 2117) Designates the Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance, Inc. as the local coordinating entity for the Area. Requires the Alliance to prepare and submit a management plan for the Area. Authorizes the Alliance to use federal funds made available under this subtitle to:
(1) make grants to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, and other parties within the Area; and
(2) enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical assistance to political jurisdictions, nonprofits, federal agencies, and other interested parties. Prohibits the Alliance from using federal funds authorized under this subtitle to acquire any interest in real property.
(Sec. 2118) Specifies this subtitle's effect with regard to:
(1) other federal agencies; and
(2) private property and certain related regulatory protections.
(Sec. 2120) Authorizes appropriations. Limits:
(1) the amount authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $1 million for any fiscal year;
(2) the total amounts that may be appropriated to carry out this subtitle to $15 million; and
(3) the federal cost share of any activity carried out using assistance under this subtitle to 50%.
(Sec. 2121) Prohibits anything in this subtitle from precluding the Alliance from using federal funds made available under other laws for the purposes for which those funds were authorized.
(Sec. 2122) Terminates the authority of the Secretary to provide financial assistance under this subtitle 15 years after enactment of this subtitle. Title III: Study -
(Sec. 3001) Requires the Secretary to study and report to specified congressional committees on the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Northern Neck National Heritage Area to be comprised of:
(1) the part of eastern coastal Virginia between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers;
(2) Westmoreland, Northumberland, Richmond, King George, and Lancaster Counties, Virginia; and
(3) other areas adjacent to or in the vicinity of those areas that have similar heritage aspects. Title IV: Technical Corrections and Additions -
(Sec. 4001) Amends the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to make resources in Lincoln County, West Virginia, and Paint Creek and Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia, as determined to be appropriate by the National Coal Heritage Area Authority, eligible for the provision of assistance. Requires the Authority (under current law, the governor of West Virginia) to submit a management plan for the Area, which shall set forth the responsibilities of the Authority, as well as those of the Secretary, to administer any properties acquired pursuant to a contractual agreement.
(Sec. 4002) Adds Butler County, Pennsylvania, to the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area.
(Sec. 4003) Expands the boundaries of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor to include the counties of Berkeley and Saluda and the portion of Georgetown County that is not part of the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor.
(Sec. 4004) Redesignates the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor as the "Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway." Repeals provisions regarding the establishment and powers and duties of the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor Committee. Requires the Ohio & Erie Canal Association to develop and submit to the Secretary of the Interior a management plan for the Canalway. Changes reference to the Superintendent of the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area to the Superintendent of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Removes all references to the Committee under the requirements with respect to the effect of the Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1996 on:
(1) zoning or land use control powers; and
(2) private property and local zoning ordinance and land use plans. Specifies such Act's effect on the Ohio & Erie Canal Association with respect to such property and plans. Prohibits the Secretary from providing any financial assistance (under current law, any assistance), as well as making any grants, under such Act after September 30, 2012.
(Sec. 4005) Provides for funds made available under provisions relating to the establishment of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route to be used for the preparation of the strategic plan for the Trail Route. Prohibits requiring a non-federal match for funding made available for the preparation of such plan. Extends the authorities provided to the Secretary with respect to the Trail Route to September 30, 2011.
(Sec. 4006) Amends the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act to modify requirements concerning the Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission. Requires the Commission to be composed of at least 21 members (under current law, 27 members), but not more than 27 members at any given time. Extends the duration of the Commission from 10 to 15 years after enactment of such Act. Provides for Department of Interior employees detailed to the Commission to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties (under current law, duties with regard to the preparation and approval of the Canalway Plan for the Corridor). Authorizes the Superintendent of Saratoga National Historical Park in New York, upon request, to provide any operational assistance that is appropriate for supporting the implementation of the management plan to public and private organizations in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Area, including the Commission. Makes the amount authorized to be appropriated for the Corridor of up to $1 million in any fiscal year available until expended. Title V: Sense of Congress Regarding Funding -
(Sec. 5001) Expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should not fund a national heritage area in perpetuity.
Title VI: Application of Certain Laws -
(Sec. 6001) Declares that all designated and future designated lands within any natural heritage area for which funding is provided under this Act shall be exclusively governed by relevant state and local laws regarding hunting, fishing, and the possession or use of a weapon, trap, or net.
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Sponsor
- Rep. Ralph Regula [R, OH-16]
- and 22 Co-Sponsors
- Rep. James Barrett [R, SC-3]
- Rep. Leonard Boswell [D, IA-3]
- Rep. Bruce Braley [D, IA-1]
- Rep. Henry Brown [R, SC-1]
- Rep. James Clyburn [D, SC-6]
- Rep. Michael Doyle [D, PA-14]
- Rep. Barton Gordon [D, TN-6]
- Rep. John Hall [D, NY-19]
- Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D, NY-22]
- Rep. Stephanie Jones [D, OH-11]
- Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D, OH-9]
- Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10]
- Rep. Thomas Latham [R, IA-4]
- Rep. Steven LaTourette [R, OH-14]
- Rep. Michael McNulty [D, NY-21]
- Rep. Martin Meehan [D, MA-5]
- Rep. Timothy Ryan [D, OH-17]
- Rep. Zackary Space [D, OH-18]
- Rep. Betty Sutton [D, OH-13]
- Rep. John Tierney [D, MA-6]
- Rep. Zach Wamp [R, TN-3]
- Rep. Addison Wilson [R, SC-2]
Committees
Amendments
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Amendments to H.R.1483
| Number | Status | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| H.Amdt862 | Offered | Amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in House Report 110-405, is adopted, and the bill, as ameneded is considered read. |
| H.Amdt863 | Pass | At the end of the bill, add the following new title: TITLE VI--APPLICATION OF CERTAIN LAWS SEC. 6001. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN STATE AND LOCAL LAWS. All designated and future designated lands within any natural heritage area for which funding is provided under this Act shall be exclusively governed by relevant State and local laws regarding hunting, fishing, and the possession or use of a weapon, trap, or net. |
Bill Status
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| Introduced |  | Voted on by House |  | Voted on by Senate | | Considered By President | | Bill Becomes Law |
| March 12, 2007 | October 24, 2007 |
Latest Vote
| October 24, 2007Roll call number 996 in the House | |||
| Question: On Passage: H R 1483 Celebrating America’s Heritage Act | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 67% | Result: Passed | |
Democrats Voting 'Aye'
Rep. Neil Abercrombie [D, HI-1]Rep. Gary Ackerman [D, NY-5]
Rep. Thomas Allen [D, ME-1]
Rep. Jason Altmire [D, PA-4]
Rep. Robert Andrews [D, NJ-1]
Rep. Michael Arcuri [D, NY-24]
Rep. Joe Baca [D, CA-43]
Rep. Brian Baird [D, WA-3]
Rep. Tammy Baldwin [D, WI-2]
Rep. John Barrow [D, GA-12]
Rep. Melissa Bean [D, IL-8]
Rep. Xavier Becerra [D, CA-31]
Rep. Shelley Berkley [D, NV-1]
Rep. Howard Berman [D, CA-28]
Rep. Robert Berry [D, AR-1]
Rep. Sanford Bishop [D, GA-2]
Rep. Timothy Bishop [D, NY-1]
Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D, OR-3]
Rep. Dan Boren [D, OK-2]
Rep. Leonard Boswell [D, IA-3]
Rep. Frederick Boucher [D, VA-9]
Rep. F. Allen Boyd [D, FL-2]
Rep. Nancy Boyda [D, KS-2]
Rep. Robert Brady [D, PA-1]
Rep. Bruce Braley [D, IA-1]
Rep. Corrine Brown [D, FL-3]
Rep. George Butterfield [D, NC-1]
Rep. Lois Capps [D, CA-23]
Rep. Michael Capuano [D, MA-8]
Rep. Dennis Cardoza [D, CA-18]
Rep. Russ Carnahan [D, MO-3]
Rep. Christopher Carney [D, PA-10]
Rep. Kathy Castor [D, FL-11]
Rep. Ben Chandler [D, KY-6]
Rep. Yvette Clarke [D, NY-11]
Rep. William Clay [D, MO-1]
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver [D, MO-5]
Rep. James Clyburn [D, SC-6]
Rep. Steve Cohen [D, TN-9]
Rep. John Conyers [D, MI-14]
Rep. Jim Costa [D, CA-20]
Rep. Jerry Costello [D, IL-12]
Rep. Joe Courtney [D, CT-2]
Rep. Robert Cramer [D, AL-5]
Rep. Joseph Crowley [D, NY-7]
Rep. Henry Cuellar [D, TX-28]
Rep. Elijah Cummings [D, MD-7]
Rep. Artur Davis [D, AL-7]
Rep. Danny Davis [D, IL-7]
Rep. Lincoln Davis [D, TN-4]
Rep. Peter DeFazio [D, OR-4]
Rep. Diana DeGette [D, CO-1]
Rep. William Delahunt [D, MA-10]
Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D, CT-3]
Rep. Norman Dicks [D, WA-6]
Rep. John Dingell [D, MI-15]
Rep. Lloyd Doggett [D, TX-25]
Rep. Joe Donnelly [D, IN-2]
Rep. Michael Doyle [D, PA-14]
Rep. Thomas Edwards [D, TX-17]
Rep. Keith Ellison [D, MN-5]
Rep. Brad Ellsworth [D, IN-8]
Rep. Rahm Emanuel [D, IL-5]
Rep. Eliot Engel [D, NY-17]
Rep. Anna Eshoo [D, CA-14]
Rep. Bob Etheridge [D, NC-2]
Rep. Sam Farr [D, CA-17]
Rep. Chaka Fattah [D, PA-2]
Rep. Bob Filner [D, CA-51]
Rep. Barney Frank [D, MA-4]
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords [D, AZ-8]
Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY-20]
Rep. Charles Gonzalez [D, TX-20]
Rep. Barton Gordon [D, TN-6]
Rep. Raymond Green [D, TX-29]
Rep. Al Green [D, TX-9]
Rep. Raul Grijalva [D, AZ-7]
Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D, IL-4]
Rep. John Hall [D, NY-19]
Rep. Phil Hare [D, IL-17]
Rep. Jane Harman [D, CA-36]
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D, FL-23]
Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin [D, SD-0]
Rep. Brian Higgins [D, NY-27]
Rep. Baron Hill [D, IN-9]
Rep. Maurice Hinchey [D, NY-22]
Rep. Rubén Hinojosa [D, TX-15]
Rep. Mazie Hirono [D, HI-2]
Rep. Paul Hodes [D, NH-2]
Rep. Tim Holden [D, PA-17]
Rep. Rush Holt [D, NJ-12]
Rep. Michael Honda [D, CA-15]
Rep. Darlene Hooley [D, OR-5]
Rep. Steny Hoyer [D, MD-5]
Rep. Jay Inslee [D, WA-1]
Rep. Steve Israel [D, NY-2]
Rep. Jesse Jackson [D, IL-2]
Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18]
Rep. William Jefferson [D, LA-2]
Rep. Henry Johnson [D, GA-4]
Rep. Stephanie Jones [D, OH-11]
Rep. Steve Kagen [D, WI-8]
Rep. Paul Kanjorski [D, PA-11]
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D, OH-9]
Rep. Patrick Kennedy [D, RI-1]
Rep. Dale Kildee [D, MI-5]
Rep. Carolyn Kilpatrick [D, MI-13]
Rep. Ronald Kind [D, WI-3]
Rep. Ron Klein [D, FL-22]
Rep. Dennis Kucinich [D, OH-10]
Rep. Nicholas Lampson [D, TX-22]
Rep. James Langevin [D, RI-2]
Rep. Tom Lantos [D, CA-12]
Rep. Rick Larsen [D, WA-2]
Rep. John Larson [D, CT-1]
Rep. Barbara Lee [D, CA-9]
Rep. Sander Levin [D, MI-12]
Rep. John Lewis [D, GA-5]
Rep. Daniel Lipinski [D, IL-3]
Rep. David Loebsack [D, IA-2]
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D, CA-16]
Rep. Nita Lowey [D, NY-18]
Rep. Stephen Lynch [D, MA-9]
Rep. Tim Mahoney [D, FL-16]
Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D, NY-14]
Rep. Edward Markey [D, MA-7]
Rep. James Marshall [D, GA-8]
Rep. Jim Matheson [D, UT-2]
Rep. Doris Matsui [D, CA-5]
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D, NY-4]
Rep. Betty McCollum [D, MN-4]
Rep. James McDermott [D, WA-7]
Rep. James McGovern [D, MA-3]
Rep. Mike McIntyre [D, NC-7]
Rep. Jerry McNerney [D, CA-11]
Rep. Michael McNulty [D, NY-21]
Rep. Kendrick Meek [D, FL-17]
Rep. Gregory Meeks [D, NY-6]
Rep. Charles Melancon [D, LA-3]
Rep. Michael Michaud [D, ME-2]
Rep. George Miller [D, CA-7]
Rep. R. Bradley Miller [D, NC-13]
Rep. Harry Mitchell [D, AZ-5]
Rep. Alan Mollohan [D, WV-1]
Rep. Dennis Moore [D, KS-3]
Rep. Gwen Moore [D, WI-4]
Rep. James Moran [D, VA-8]
Rep. Christopher Murphy [D, CT-5]
Rep. Patrick Murphy [D, PA-8]
Rep. John Murtha [D, PA-12]
Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D, NY-8]
Rep. Grace Napolitano [D, CA-38]
Rep. Richard Neal [D, MA-2]
Rep. James Oberstar [D, MN-8]
Rep. David Obey [D, WI-7]
Rep. John Olver [D, MA-1]
Rep. Solomon Ortiz [D, TX-27]
Rep. Frank Pallone [D, NJ-6]
Rep. William Pascrell [D, NJ-8]
Rep. Edward Pastor [D, AZ-4]
Rep. Donald Payne [D, NJ-10]
Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D, CO-7]
Rep. Collin Peterson [D, MN-7]
Rep. Earl Pomeroy [D, ND-0]
Rep. David Price [D, NC-4]
Rep. Nick Rahall [D, WV-3]
Rep. Charles Rangel [D, NY-15]
Rep. Laura Richardson [D, CA-37]
Rep. Ciro Rodriguez [D, TX-23]
Rep. Steven Rothman [D, NJ-9]
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard [D, CA-34]
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger [D, MD-2]
Rep. Bobby Rush [D, IL-1]
Rep. Timothy Ryan [D, OH-17]
Rep. John Salazar [D, CO-3]
Rep. Linda Sanchez [D, CA-39]
Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D, CA-47]
Rep. John Sarbanes [D, MD-3]
Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D, IL-9]
Rep. Adam Schiff [D, CA-29]
Rep. Allyson Schwartz [D, PA-13]
Rep. David Scott [D, GA-13]
Rep. Robert Scott [D, VA-3]
Rep. José Serrano [D, NY-16]
Rep. Joe Sestak [D, PA-7]
Rep. Brad Sherman [D, CA-27]
Rep. Heath Shuler [D, NC-11]
Rep. Albio Sires [D, NJ-13]
Rep. Ike Skelton [D, MO-4]
Rep. Louise Slaughter [D, NY-28]
Rep. Adam Smith [D, WA-9]
Rep. Hilda Solis [D, CA-32]
Rep. Zackary Space [D, OH-18]
Rep. John Spratt [D, SC-5]
Rep. Fortney Stark [D, CA-13]
Rep. Bart Stupak [D, MI-1]
Rep. Betty Sutton [D, OH-13]
Rep. John Tanner [D, TN-8]
Rep. Ellen Tauscher [D, CA-10]
Rep. Gene Taylor [D, MS-4]
Rep. Bennie Thompson [D, MS-2]
Rep. C. Michael Thompson [D, CA-1]
Rep. John Tierney [D, MA-6]
Rep. Edolphus Towns [D, NY-10]
Rep. Niki Tsongas [D, MA-5]
Rep. Mark Udall [D, CO-2]
Rep. Tom Udall [D, NM-3]
Rep. Christopher Van Hollen [D, MD-8]
Rep. Nydia Velazquez [D, NY-12]
Rep. Peter Visclosky [D, IN-1]
Rep. Timothy Walz [D, MN-1]
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D, FL-20]
Rep. Maxine Waters [D, CA-35]
Rep. Diane Watson [D, CA-33]
Rep. Melvin Watt [D, NC-12]
Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]
Rep. Anthony Weiner [D, NY-9]
Rep. Peter Welch [D, VT-0]
Rep. Robert Wexler [D, FL-19]
Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D, CA-6]
Rep. David Wu [D, OR-1]
Rep. John Yarmuth [D, KY-3]
Republicans Voting 'Aye'
Rep. Rodney Alexander [R, LA-5]Rep. Spencer Bachus [R, AL-6]
Rep. James Barrett [R, SC-3]
Rep. Judy Biggert [R, IL-13]
Rep. Jo Bonner [R, AL-1]
Rep. Mary Bono Mack [R, CA-45]
Rep. Charles Boustany [R, LA-7]
Rep. Kevin Brady [R, TX-8]
Rep. Henry Brown [R, SC-1]
Rep. Michael Burgess [R, TX-26]
Rep. Eric Cantor [R, VA-7]
Rep. Shelley Capito [R, WV-2]
Rep. Michael Castle [R, DE-0]
Rep. Thomas Davis [R, VA-11]
Rep. David Davis [R, TN-1]
Rep. Charles Dent [R, PA-15]
Rep. Vernon Ehlers [R, MI-3]
Rep. Philip English [R, PA-3]
Rep. Michael Ferguson [R, NJ-7]
Rep. Jeffrey Fortenberry [R, NE-1]
Rep. Vito Fossella [R, NY-13]
Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen [R, NJ-11]
Rep. Jim Gerlach [R, PA-6]
Rep. Wayne Gilchrest [R, MD-1]
Rep. J. Dennis Hastert [R, IL-14]
Rep. Robin Hayes [R, NC-8]
Rep. David Hobson [R, OH-7]
Rep. Bob Inglis [R, SC-4]
Rep. Timothy Johnson [R, IL-15]
Rep. Peter King [R, NY-3]
Rep. Mark Kirk [R, IL-10]
Rep. Joseph Knollenberg [R, MI-9]
Rep. Ray LaHood [R, IL-18]
Rep. Thomas Latham [R, IA-4]
Rep. Steven LaTourette [R, OH-14]
Rep. Frank LoBiondo [R, NJ-2]
Rep. James McCrery [R, LA-4]
Rep. John McHugh [R, NY-23]
Rep. Candice Miller [R, MI-10]
Rep. Tim Murphy [R, PA-18]
Rep. John Peterson [R, PA-5]
Rep. Charles Pickering [R, MS-3]
Rep. Todd Platts [R, PA-19]
Rep. Ted Poe [R, TX-2]
Rep. Jon Porter [R, NV-3]
Rep. Deborah Pryce [R, OH-15]
Rep. James Ramstad [R, MN-3]
Rep. Ralph Regula [R, OH-16]
Rep. Dave Reichert [R, WA-8]
Rep. Thomas Reynolds [R, NY-26]
Rep. Harold Rogers [R, KY-5]
Rep. Michael Rogers [R, AL-3]
Rep. Peter Roskam [R, IL-6]
Rep. H. James Saxton [R, NJ-3]
Rep. Christopher Shays [R, CT-4]
Rep. John Shimkus [R, IL-19]
Rep. William Shuster [R, PA-9]
Rep. Christopher Smith [R, NJ-4]
Rep. Mark Souder [R, IN-3]
Rep. Lee Terry [R, NE-2]
Rep. Michael Turner [R, OH-3]
Rep. Frederick Upton [R, MI-6]
Rep. James Walsh [R, NY-25]
Rep. Zach Wamp [R, TN-3]
Rep. Gerald Weller [R, IL-11]
Rep. Roger Wicker [R, MS-1]
Rep. Addison Wilson [R, SC-2]
Rep. Heather Wilson [R, NM-1]
Rep. Frank Wolf [R, VA-10]
Republicans Voting 'Nay'
Rep. Robert Aderholt [R, AL-4]Rep. W. Todd Akin [R, MO-2]
Rep. Michele Bachmann [R, MN-6]
Rep. Richard Baker [R, LA-6]
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett [R, MD-6]
Rep. Joe Barton [R, TX-6]
Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R, FL-9]
Rep. Rob Bishop [R, UT-1]
Rep. Marsha Blackburn [R, TN-7]
Rep. Roy Blunt [R, MO-7]
Rep. John Boehner [R, OH-8]
Rep. John Boozman [R, AR-3]
Rep. Paul Broun [R, GA-10]
Rep. Virginia Brown-Waite [R, FL-5]
Rep. Vern Buchanan [R, FL-13]
Rep. Dan Burton [R, IN-5]
Rep. Stephen Buyer [R, IN-4]
Rep. Ken Calvert [R, CA-44]
Rep. David Camp [R, MI-4]
Rep. John Campbell [R, CA-48]
Rep. Christopher Cannon [R, UT-3]
Rep. John Carter [R, TX-31]
Rep. Steven Chabot [R, OH-1]
Rep. Howard Coble [R, NC-6]
Rep. Tom Cole [R, OK-4]
Rep. K. Michael Conaway [R, TX-11]
Rep. Ander Crenshaw [R, FL-4]
Rep. Barbara Cubin [R, WY-0]
Rep. Geoff Davis [R, KY-4]
Rep. Nathan Deal [R, GA-9]
Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart [R, FL-21]
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R, FL-25]
Rep. John Doolittle [R, CA-4]
Rep. Thelma Drake [R, VA-2]
Rep. David Dreier [R, CA-26]
Rep. John Duncan [R, TN-2]
Rep. Jo Ann Emerson [R, MO-8]
Rep. Terry Everett [R, AL-2]
Rep. Mary Fallin [R, OK-5]
Rep. Tom Feeney [R, FL-24]
Rep. Jeff Flake [R, AZ-6]
Rep. James Forbes [R, VA-4]
Rep. Virginia Foxx [R, NC-5]
Rep. Trent Franks [R, AZ-2]
Rep. Elton Gallegly [R, CA-24]
Rep. E. Scott Garrett [R, NJ-5]
Rep. Louis Gohmert [R, TX-1]
Rep. Virgil Goode [R, VA-5]
Rep. Robert Goodlatte [R, VA-6]
Rep. Kay Granger [R, TX-12]
Rep. Samuel Graves [R, MO-6]
Rep. Ralph Hall [R, TX-4]
Rep. Doc Hastings [R, WA-4]
Rep. Dean Heller [R, NV-2]
Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R, TX-5]
Rep. Walter Herger [R, CA-2]
Rep. Peter Hoekstra [R, MI-2]
Rep. Kenny Hulshof [R, MO-9]
Rep. Samuel Johnson [R, TX-3]
Rep. Walter Jones [R, NC-3]
Rep. Jim Jordan [R, OH-4]
Rep. Ric Keller [R, FL-8]
Rep. Steve King [R, IA-5]
Rep. Jack Kingston [R, GA-1]
Rep. John Kline [R, MN-2]
Rep. John Kuhl [R, NY-29]
Rep. Doug Lamborn [R, CO-5]
Rep. Ron Lewis [R, KY-2]
Rep. John Linder [R, GA-7]
Rep. Frank Lucas [R, OK-3]
Rep. Daniel Lungren [R, CA-3]
Rep. Connie Mack [R, FL-14]
Rep. Donald Manzullo [R, IL-16]
Rep. Kevin McCarthy [R, CA-22]
Rep. Michael McCaul [R, TX-10]
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter [R, MI-11]
Rep. Patrick Mchenry [R, NC-10]
Rep. Howard McKeon [R, CA-25]
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers [R, WA-5]
Rep. John Mica [R, FL-7]
Rep. Gary Miller [R, CA-42]
Rep. Jeff Miller [R, FL-1]
Rep. Jerry Moran [R, KS-1]
Rep. Marilyn Musgrave [R, CO-4]
Rep. Sue Myrick [R, NC-9]
Rep. Randy Neugebauer [R, TX-19]
Rep. Devin Nunes [R, CA-21]
Rep. Ronald Paul [R, TX-14]
Rep. Steven Pearce [R, NM-2]
Rep. Mike Pence [R, IN-6]
Rep. Thomas Petri [R, WI-6]
Rep. Joseph Pitts [R, PA-16]
Rep. Tom Price [R, GA-6]
Rep. Adam Putnam [R, FL-12]
Rep. George Radanovich [R, CA-19]
Rep. Dennis Rehberg [R, MT-0]
Rep. Rick Renzi [R, AZ-1]
Rep. Michael Rogers [R, MI-8]
Rep. Dana Rohrabacher [R, CA-46]
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R, FL-18]
Rep. Edward Royce [R, CA-40]
Rep. Paul Ryan [R, WI-1]
Rep. Bill Sali [R, ID-1]
Rep. Jean Schmidt [R, OH-2]
Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner [R, WI-5]
Rep. Peter Sessions [R, TX-32]
Rep. John Shadegg [R, AZ-3]
Rep. Michael Simpson [R, ID-2]
Rep. Lamar Smith [R, TX-21]
Rep. Adrian Smith [R, NE-3]
Rep. Clifford Stearns [R, FL-6]
Rep. John Sullivan [R, OK-1]
Rep. Thomas Tancredo [R, CO-6]
Rep. William Thornberry [R, TX-13]
Rep. Todd Tiahrt [R, KS-4]
Rep. Patrick Tiberi [R, OH-12]
Rep. Timothy Walberg [R, MI-7]
Rep. Greg Walden [R, OR-2]
Rep. David Weldon [R, FL-15]
Rep. Lynn Westmoreland [R, GA-3]
Rep. Edward Whitfield [R, KY-1]
Rep. C. W. Bill Young [R, FL-10]
Democrats Voting 'Abstain'
Rep. Julia Carson [D, IN-7]Rep. Jim Cooper [D, TN-5]
Rep. Susan Davis [D, CA-53]
Rep. Eddie Johnson [D, TX-30]
Rep. Silvestre Reyes [D, TX-16]
Rep. Mike Ross [D, AR-4]
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter [D, NH-1]
Rep. Victor Snyder [D, AR-2]
Rep. Charles Wilson [D, OH-6]
Rep. Albert Wynn [D, MD-4]
Republicans Voting 'Abstain'
Rep. Brian Bilbray [R, CA-50]Rep. John Culberson [R, TX-7]
Rep. John Gingrey [R, GA-11]
Rep. Duncan Hunter [R, CA-52]
Rep. Darrell Issa [R, CA-49]
Rep. Bobby Jindal [R, LA-1]
Rep. Jerry Lewis [R, CA-41]
Rep. Kenny Marchant [R, TX-24]
Rep. Donald Young [R, AK-0]
Voting History
| Date | Chamber | Question | Aye | Nay | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2007 | House |
H.R.1483 Celebrating America's Heritage Act On Passage: H R 1483 Celebrating America’s Heritage Act |
291 | 122 | Passed | See Vote |
| October 24, 2007 | House |
H.R.1483 Celebrating America's Heritage Act On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 1483 Celebrating America’s Heritage Act |
344 | 71 | Passed | See Vote |
All Bill Actions
- Added to calendar on Jun 16, 2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 813..
- Jun 16, 2008: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-381.
- May 07, 2008: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Apr 23, 2008: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- Apr 23, 2008: Subcommittee on National Parks. Date of scheduled hearing. SD-366. 3:00 p.m.
- Oct 25, 2007: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Oct 24, 2007: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1483.
- Passed roll in the House on Oct 24, 2007. On passage Passed by recorded vote: 291 - 122 (Roll no. 996).
- Oct 24, 2007: On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 344 - 71 (Roll no. 995).
- Oct 24, 2007: The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
- Oct 24, 2007: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (UT) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same to the House forthwith with the following amendment which adds a new Title VI- Application of Certain Laws pertaining to Application of Certain State and Local Laws.
- Oct 24, 2007: Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources.
- Oct 24, 2007: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Oct 24, 2007: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1483.
- Oct 24, 2007: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1483 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
- Oct 24, 2007: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 765.
- Oct 23, 2007: Rule H. Res. 765 passed House.
- Oct 22, 2007: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 765 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1483 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
- Added to calendar on Oct 18, 2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 242..
- Oct 18, 2007: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-388.
- Added to calendar on Sep 26, 2007: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 12..
- Sep 26, 2007: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
- Sep 26, 2007: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- May 15, 2007: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Mar 15, 2007: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
- Mar 12, 2007: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced on Mar 12, 2007.
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In the News
November 21, 2007 heritage act targets private property
... hoping to pad their pockets at the expense of property owners and local economies. if hr 1483 passes and old nha designations are extended and new ones ...
Source: The Heartland Institute, IL
October 27, 2007 LoBiondo applauds legislation over trail
Frank A. LoBiondo, R-2nd Dist., applauded the House's passage of HR 1483, the "Celebrating America's Heritage Act," which includes a four year extension ...
Source: Today's Sunbeam - NJ.com, NJ
October 26, 2007 House Passes Massive Heritage Area Bill, But Not Without Controversy
Yesterday, the US House of Representatives passed HR 1483, the "Celebrating America's Heritage Act." The bill would create six new national heritage areas, ...
Source: The Patriot-News - PennLive.com
Blog Coverage
May 19, 2008 POSTED ON GALEO: God, Guns & âGringoâ Rights
Urge Gwinnett County to Fund Training for Jail Staff to Speed Up Deportations (HR 1483) Introduced as a challenge to the Gwinnett County Commission, who at the time of introduction, had resisted approving a plan and allocation of budget ...
Source: The Dustin Inman Society Blog
May 14, 2008 HR 1483, Celebrating America's Heritage Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on May 7, 2008.
Source: Recent CBO Cost Estimates
April 05, 2008 Uso do Urânio Reduzido
Este conflito de interesses pode comprometer as metas da HR 1483, uma lei introduzida ppor um congressista americano, Jim McDermott (D-WA) que exige estudos sobre os efeitos na saúde das munições de urânio reduzido. ...
Source: Conspire Assim
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