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H.R. 2235House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021

Sponsored by Teresa Leger FernandezRep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM)
Introduced March 26, 2021

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The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021 renews the federal authorization for the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area and lengthens its term. It changes the original authorization period from 15 years to 30 years, affecting the management and funding of the heritage area and related programs.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the original heritage‑area law to replace the 15‑year authorization term with a 30‑year term, effectively extending the reauthorization period.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

May 28, 2021

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Introduced in House

March 26, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

March 26, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

May 28, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 26, 2021

I

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2235

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 26, 2021

Ms. Leger Fernandez introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To reauthorize the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act of 2021.

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Reauthorization of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area

Section 208 of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; Public Law 109–338; 120 Stat. 1790) is amended by striking 15 years and inserting 30 years.