What does HR10217 do?

This legislation designates the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area as a component of the National Heritage Area System, encompassing 35 counties in eastern and south-central Kentucky. The bill amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to formally recognize this region's natural, cultural, and historical significance. The primary objectives are to establish a federally recognized heritage area that promotes conservation, recreation, and economic development in one of Appalachia's most ecologically and culturally rich regions, while channeling federal assistance through a defined local coordinating entity with a structured management framework and a built-in sunset provision to ensure accountability.

What is the status of HR10217?

Introduced as of September 1, 2026.

What does HR10217 do?

This legislation designates the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area as a component of the National Heritage Area System, encompassing 35 counties in eastern and south-central Kentucky. The bill amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to formally recognize this region's natural, cultural, and historical significance. The primary objectives are to establish a federally recognized heritage area that promotes conservation, recreation, and economic development in one of Appalachia's most ecologically and culturally rich regions, while channeling federal assistance through a defined local coordinating entity with a structured management framework and a built-in sunset provision to ensure accountability.

What is the status of HR10217?

Introduced as of September 1, 2026.

HR10217 U.S. House: Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage…

Introduced

Introduced in House · September 2, 2026

September 1, 2026

Mr. Rogers of Kentucky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to designate as a component of the National Heritage Area System the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area in the State of Kentucky, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Act”.

Introduced

Introduced in House · September 2, 2026

September 1, 2026

Mr. Rogers of Kentucky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Act”.

Introduced

Introduced in House · September 2, 2026

September 1, 2026

Mr. Rogers of Kentucky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Act”.

Introduced

Introduced in House · September 2, 2026

September 1, 2026

Mr. Rogers of Kentucky introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Act”.

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