H.R. 1154 · 117th Congress

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

Introduced on Feb 18, 2021 by A. Donald McEachin (D-VA-4). 3 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 117-331.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-331
Introduced
Feb 18, 2021
Cosponsors
3
0 from the other party
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Government studies and investigations
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • North Carolina
  • Virginia
  • Wetlands

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jan 5, 2023). Public domain.

Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act

This act 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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

A. Donald McEachinD-VA-4Sponsor

Democrats · 3

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Sep 28, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 391–36

History

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  1. Feb 18, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Feb 18, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Feb 18, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Mar 23, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  5. Jun 15, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held.
  6. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
  7. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Jul 14, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  9. Jul 26, 2021Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.
  10. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-104.
  11. Jul 26, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
  12. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseMrs. Dingell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  13. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3860-3861)
  14. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1154.
  15. Jul 26, 2021 · HouseAt 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.
  16. Sep 28, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5496-5497)
  17. Sep 28, 2021Passed/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)House · Roll call 303
  18. Sep 28, 2021 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 303
  19. Sep 28, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Sep 29, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  21. Dec 21, 2022Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  22. Dec 21, 2022 · SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  23. Dec 21, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  24. Dec 21, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9730)
  25. Dec 22, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  26. Dec 28, 2022Presented to President.
  27. Dec 28, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  28. Jan 5, 2023Signed by President.
  29. Jan 5, 2023Signed by President.
  30. Jan 5, 2023Became Public Law No: 117-331.
  31. Jan 5, 2023Became Public Law No: 117-331.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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