Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.
What this bill does
S. 3194, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act, would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study. This study would assess whether certain lands in California are suitable and feasible for designation as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study area would include Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, as well as any other California areas with similar heritage aspects adjacent to or near these counties. The Secretary would conduct this study in consultation with various governmental entities, local organizations, nonprofit groups, and Tribal governments.
This bill specifically affects the Secretary of the Interior and the State of California, along with local and Tribal governments and organizations within the specified counties. The bill does not propose immediate designation but rather initiates a research process to determine the potential for such a designation.
The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with an amendment. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the Senate to consider the bill for passage, after which it would move to the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.
Common questions
- What does S. 3194 do?
- S. 3194, the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act, would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study. This study would assess whether certain lands in California are suitable and feasible for designation as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study area would include Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, as well as any other California areas with similar heritage aspects adjacent to or near these counties. The Secretary would conduct this study in consultation with various governmental entities, local organizations, nonprofit groups, and Tribal governments. This bill specifically affects the Secretary of the Interior and the State of California, along with local and Tribal governments and organizations within the specified counties. The bill does not propose immediate designation but rather initiates a research process to determine the potential for such a designation. The bill was introduced in the Senate and has been ordered reported by the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with an amendment. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the Senate to consider the bill for passage, after which it would move to the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 3194 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3194. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3194?
- S. 3194 was sponsored by Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3194?
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646. (17 Sep 2026).
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