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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 2, 2024
Lahaina National Heritage Area Act
This bill directs the National Park Service to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii, as the Lahaina National Heritage Area under the National Heritage Areas Act.
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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] · D–HI
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with amendments. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-336.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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