HR5555Referred to Committee
Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-09-23
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Jimmy Panetta
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 93.9% (554 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/P000613
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (5)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-09-23
Previously
- Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-09-23
Plain-English Summary
The bill would authorize the federal government to study whether the Monterey Bay area in California should be designated as a National Heritage Area, which would help preserve and promote the region's natural, cultural, and historical resources. If approved after the study, such a designation would bring federal funding and coordination to protect the area's ecosystems, support local tourism and education, and help communities manage development while maintaining the bay's environmental and cultural significance.
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Subjects
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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