118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3158 — Explore America Act of 2023

“To amend title 54, United States Code, to authorize the provision of technical assistance under the Preserve America Program and to direct the Secretary of the Interior to enter into partnerships with communities adjacent to units of the National Park System to leverage local cultural heritage tourism assets.”

Public lands and natural resources

Introduced May 9, 2023

Last action May 9, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

May 9, 2023

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Referred

May 9, 2023

Natural Resources

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill modifies and sets forth new provisions regarding the Preserve America Program and authorizes partnerships with gateway communities adjacent to units of the National Park System. The Department of the Interior shall offer to enter into partnerships with gateway communities, including Native American communities and National Heritage Areas, to leverage heritage tourism assets in order to strengthen the local economies and create jobs in those communities.

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

May 9, 2023

Introduced in House

May 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.