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H.R. 4473House117th Congress (2021-2023)In Committee

John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021

Sponsored by James P. McGovernRep. James P. McGovern (D-MA)
Introduced July 16, 2021

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The bill reauthorizes the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, extending its authorization period. It changes the existing law’s end date from 2021 to 2036, allowing the corridor’s programs and management to continue through that year. The change primarily affects the corridor’s federal support and related stakeholders in the Blackstone River Valley region.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Public Law 99-647 to replace the year “2021” with “2036,” thereby extending the corridor’s authorization through 2036.

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

Federal Lands Subcommittee

August 3, 2021

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Introduced in House

July 16, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

July 16, 2021

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

Federal Lands Subcommittee

August 3, 2021

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 16, 2021

I

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4473

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 16, 2021

Mr. McGovern (for himself, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Cicilline, and Mr. Auchincloss) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To reauthorize the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021.

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Reauthorization of John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

Section 10(a) of Public Law 99–647 (54 U.S.C. 320101 note; 100 Stat. 3630; 104 Stat. 1018; 128 Stat. 3804) is amended by striking 2021 and inserting 2036.