H.R. 5839 · 116th Congress
Explore America Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Don Young
- Introduced
- 2020-02-10
- Latest action
- 2020-02-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Summary
Explore America Act of 2019
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.