Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Explore America Act of 2021 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.
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasHousing and community development fundingLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementTravel and tourism
Explore America Act of 2021
USA117th CongressHR-186| House
| Updated: 2/18/2021
Explore America Act of 2021 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.
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasHousing and community development fundingLand use and conservationParks, recreation areas, trailsPerformance measurementTravel and tourism