"U.S. House Votes to Expand Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Adding Saratoga and Washington Counties"

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22 days ago - Politics

In a recent decision, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to enhance a special historic area known as the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. This area is famous for its beautiful historic sites and amazing landscapes in New York. Lawmakers agreed to expand this special area to include all of Saratoga and Washington Counties.

Here's what this means for people: Imagine it like adding more chapters to a history book. It means more places for people to visit and learn about. By including these new counties, visitors can explore more history, and local businesses might see more tourists and customers, which can help them grow.

Before these areas become part of this special heritage region, experts and local groups will study the land to ensure it fits well. If everything checks out, these counties will officially be recognized as areas important to the nation's history. This decision makes the region an even more valuable national treasure for everyone to enjoy and learn from for years to come!

The vote needed a special type of approval called a "2/3 YEA-AND-NAY," which means more than two-thirds of the lawmakers had to vote yes. The result? The lawmakers passed the decision, showing strong support for preserving and promoting the local history of these beautiful areas.

This is a change to the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act. It expands the area to include all parts of Saratoga and Washington Counties in New York. The Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with state and local groups, is directed to study if these areas should officially join the Heritage Area. This means checking if they fit well with the historical and cultural aims of the Heritage Area and if adding them is a good idea.

394 votes

Yes

378

No

16

Not Voting

38

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 16 (Roll no. 480).
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  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 16 (Roll no. 480).
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  4. Considered as unfinished business.
  5. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 390.
  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6279; text: CR H6279)
  8. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 637.
  10. Reported in House

    This is a change to the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Act. It expands the area to include all parts of Saratoga and Washington Counties in New York. The Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with state and local groups, is directed to study if these areas should officially join the Heritage Area. This means checking if they fit well with the historical and cultural aims of the Heritage Area and if adding them is a good idea.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-771.
  12. Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
  13. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  14. Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  15. Subcommittee Hearings Held
  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  17. Introduced in House

    This bill expands the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area to include all parts of Saratoga and Washington Counties in New York.

  18. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  19. Introduced in House