H.R. 2991Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

1 recorded action150 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Lloyd Smucker [R-PA-16]
Cosponsors: 17 · 15 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees: Natural Resources Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: Jun 6, 2018 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

IntroducedJun 21, 2017
Passed the HouseJun 5, 2018
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

This bill establishes the Susquehanna National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania, which shall include Lancaster and York counties.

The Susquehanna Heritage Corporation is designated as the local coordinating entity for the area.

The bill prohibits the corporation from using federal funds for the acquisition of real property or any interest in real property.

The corporation shall prepare and submit a management plan for the area that includes a description of actions and commitments that will be taken to protect, enhance, and interpret the natural, historic, scenic, and cultural resources of the heritage area.

The bill terminates the authority of the Department of the Interior to provide assistance with respect to the area after 15 years.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 2991 as reported to House with amendment(s) on May 11, 2018. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 232

House Jun 5, 2018

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

373 Yea 9 Nay 45 not voting

Crossed both parties 9 of 382 voting members broke with their own party: 9 Republicans.

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All members427 members

Democratic193 members

Republican234 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors17 · 15 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 2991 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 2991Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 232

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors17 · 15 Republicans · 2 Democrats

H.R. 2991Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 232

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors17 · 15 Republicans · 2 Democrats

Who lobbied on H.R. 29912 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 29912 organizations