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Extending National Heritage Area Protection and Removing Funding Caps.

This act extends the protection for two significant national heritage areas: The Last Green Valley and Upper Housatonic Valley. This ensures continued financial support for these regions, aiding their preservation and development. Removing funding caps means future projects in these areas will not be limited by previous spending ceilings, potentially leading to greater investments in natural and cultural heritage.
Key points
The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor will receive protection and financial support until 2036, extended from 2021.
The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area will receive protection and financial support for 30 years, extended from 15 years.
Previous total funding caps for both areas have been removed, allowing for potentially larger future investments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_635
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor and the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_635.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor will receive protection and financial support until 2036, extended from 2021.
  • The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area will receive protection and financial support for 30 years, extended from 15 years.
  • Previous total funding caps for both areas have been removed, allowing for potentially larger future investments.
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. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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