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Extension of National Heritage Area Authorities until 2036

This act extends the authorizations for numerous National Heritage Areas across the United States until September 30, 2036. The legislation also increases funding caps for specific areas and redesignates two of them.
Key points
Extends authorizations for 36 National Heritage Areas until September 30, 2036.
Increases appropriations limits for 14 specific National Heritage Areas.
Redesignates America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership as Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area and Great Basin National Heritage Route as Great Basin National Heritage Area.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3435
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2021-12-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Heritage Area Authority Extension Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3435.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends authorizations for 36 National Heritage Areas until September 30, 2036.
  • Increases appropriations limits for 14 specific National Heritage Areas.
  • Redesignates America’s Agricultural Heritage Partnership as Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area and Great Basin National Heritage Route as Great Basin National Heritage Area.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 230.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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