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This bill was enacted into law on 2023-01-05

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Main Subject: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act This bill directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.

HR803-117, S470-117, S1942-117,

Library of Congress Actions

President
Jan. 05 2023	Became Public Law No: 117-331. Signed by President.
Dec. 28 2022	Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Jan. 05 2023	Became Public Law No: 117-331. Signed by President.

Floor
Dec. 21 2022	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep. 28 2021	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303).(text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860)

Committee
Dec. 21 2022	Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Dec. 28 2022	Presented to President.
Sep. 28 2021	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 36 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR 7/26/2021 H3860) Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5496-5497)
Jul. 26 2021	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3860-3861) Mrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Senate Actions

Floor
Dec. 22 2022	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec. 21 2022	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9730)