United StatesBill would order a study of making the Monterey Bay area a National Heritage Area
If it becomes law, this bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to study whether a Monterey Bay National Heritage Area makes sense, but it would not create the area itself.
What it does
The Interior Secretary would study, with state, local, Tribal, and nonprofit input, whether the Monterey Bay area should become a National Heritage Area.
The study would cover four California counties and any nearby California areas with similar heritage.
Argument forA study could show whether the area's history and culture fit a National Heritage Area before anyone commits to a designation.
Argument againstThe study would take Interior Department staff time, and the text sets no deadline or funding, so it may not lead to any designation.
More detail
The Secretary of the Interior must study whether designating the area as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area is suitable and feasible. The Secretary must consult with the State of California, local groups and governments, Tribal governments, nonprofits, and other appropriate entities, including the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership. The study must follow section 120103(a) of title 54, United States Code. The bill orders a study only. It does not designate the heritage area.
The study area includes Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties in California. It also includes any other California area with similar heritage aspects that is next to or near those counties.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 17Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Latest
- Sep 17Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.
- Jul 29Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Jul 21Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 2025
- Nov 18Introduced in Senate
- Nov 18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8207)Introduced
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