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S. 2296 (117th)

Northern Neck National Heritage Area Act

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Introduced

24 June 2021

Last action

6 October 2021 · Committee

Status

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.

Sponsors

Mark Warner, Timothy Kaine

Subjects

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Source updated

28 May 2026

Summary

Northern Neck National Heritage Area Act This bill establishes the Northern Neck National Heritage Area in Virginia. The bill includes in the heritage area land between the Potomac River and Rappahannock River of the eastern coastal region of Virginia, including King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland Counties. The bill designates the Northern Neck Tourism Commission, a working committee of the Northern Neck Planning District Commission, as the local coordinating entity for the heritage area. The Northern Neck Tourism Commission shall submit a proposed management plan for the heritage area to the Department of the Interior for approval.

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Timeline

  1. 24 June 2021

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 June 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 October 2021

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-450.

    Source: Committee

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