Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Study Act
Latest action (5 Dec 2019): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Study Act, would direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study. The purpose of the study is to determine if a specific area in Kentucky, including 41 listed counties and potentially adjacent areas with similar heritage aspects, is suitable and feasible to be designated as the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area.
The study would assess the area's natural, historic, and cultural resources, traditions, and potential for conservation and recreation. It would also consider the involvement and support of local residents, businesses, organizations, and governments, as well as potential impacts on private property owners.
The bill was introduced in the Senate in December 2019 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The Secretary of the Interior would have three years after funds are made available to submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
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Official summary
Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Study Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a specified study area, composed of certain counties in Kentucky and other areas of Kentucky that have similar aspects to those areas and are adjacent to or in their vicinity, as the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area.
Common questions
- What does S. 2985 do?
- This bill, the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Study Act, would direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study. The purpose of the study is to determine if a specific area in Kentucky, including 41 listed counties and potentially adjacent areas with similar heritage aspects, is suitable and feasible to be designated as the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area. The study would assess the area's natural, historic, and cultural resources, traditions, and potential for conservation and recreation. It would also consider the involvement and support of local residents, businesses, organizations, and governments, as well as potential impacts on private property owners. The bill was introduced in the Senate in December 2019 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The Secretary of the Interior would have three years after funds are made available to submit a report to Congress detailing the study's findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Has S. 2985 become law?
- Not yet. As of 5 Dec 2019, S. 2985 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2985?
- S. 2985 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2985?
- Introduced (5 Dec 2019).
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