H.R. 4149House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

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The Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act extends the federal authorization for the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. It changes the expiration date from 2021 to 2036, keeping the program active for another 15 years. The bill affects the management and funding of the heritage area and the communities that benefit from its preservation and promotion.

Key Provisions

Amends the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 by replacing the authorization year “2021” with “2036,” thereby extending the heritage area’s authorized period through 2036.

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

Federal Lands Subcommittee

July 16, 2021

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Introduced in House

June 24, 2021

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

June 24, 2021

HouseCommittee

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

Federal Lands Subcommittee

July 16, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued June 24, 2021

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4149

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 24, 2021

Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York (for himself and Mr. Tonko) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To extend the authorization of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act.

Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

Section 910 of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–333; 110 Stat. 4281; 54 U.S.C. 320101 note) is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2036.