A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.

S.3185 through Congress

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SenateNov 4, 2021IntroducedOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House bill: H.R.6364 To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

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Official summary

Version 25 · Reported to Senate · Oct 18, 2022

This bill extends until September 30, 2026, the use of Highway 209, a federally owned road within the boundaries of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, by certain commercial vehicles that serve local businesses.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA] · R–PA

Committees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Legislative record

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Oct 18, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 535.
Oct 18, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 without amendment. With written report No. 117-184.
Oct 18, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 without amendment. With written report No. 117-184.
Jul 21, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 11, 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-297.
Nov 4, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 4, 2021
Introduced in Senate

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 6364 · To amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

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Discuss S.3185, 117th Congress: A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3185

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2022-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3185/BILLS-117s3185rs.htm

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Discuss S.3185, 117th Congress: A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3185

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2022-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3185/BILLS-117s3185rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss S.3185, 117th Congress: A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3185

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2022-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3185/BILLS-117s3185rs.htm

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Discuss S.3185, 117th Congress: A bill to amend the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Improvement Act to extend the exception to the closure of certain roads within the Recreation Area for local businesses, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3185

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2022-10-18.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3185/BILLS-117s3185rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2026-09-08T18:09:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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