HR 5853
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to study the possibility of creating the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area, encompassing cities and counties in Virginia and North Carolina. The study will assess whether the designated area possesses significant natural, historic, and cultural resources worthy of recognition and preservation. Ultimately, the goal is to determine if this area is suitable for national heritage area designation and how it could be effectively managed through partnerships.
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Primary sponsor
A. Donald McEachin
Cosponsors
Elaine G. Luria
G. K. Butterfield
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