H.R.5555

Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act

Introduced·9/23/25

Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act authorizes a study on designating certain California lands as a National Heritage Area.

The Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain areas in California as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study involves Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, along with any adjacent or nearby areas with similar heritage aspects. The study must be conducted in consultation with the State of California, local organizations, governmental agencies, Tribal Governments, nonprofit organizations, and other relevant entities.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

10:00 AM

House Subcommittee on Federal Lands Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 11

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Sep 23, 2025

House

Introduced in House