House Votes to Study Lahaina for National Heritage Area Status

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22 days ago - Politics

Members of the House of Representatives voted on a proposal about Lahaina, a special place in Maui, Hawaii. The idea was to figure out if a part of Lahaina should be called a "National Heritage Area." This would mean that the area is important for its history and culture and could get more attention and visitors from around the country.

The proposal asked the Secretary of the Interior, a person in charge of national lands and cultural sites, to study Lahaina. The study would decide if it really deserves special recognition. The Secretary would work with local Maui leaders and experts on history and tourism to do this.

If Lahaina is recognized as a National Heritage Area, it could help protect its history better and bring more tourists. This might mean more jobs and business opportunities for people living there, as more visitors could learn about and enjoy Lahaina’s culture.

In the vote, a large majority of representatives agreed with the idea, so it passed. Now, a careful study will start to see if Lahaina can gain this important status. This decision is important for Lahaina’s future, as it might enhance local pride and bring economic benefits by attracting more tourists.

This is a law that requires the Secretary of the Interior to study whether some land in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii, can be called the Lahaina National Heritage Area. First, they need to find out if this land is suitable for this title. The study will also check if it's possible to manage this area as a National Heritage Area. To do this, the Secretary will talk and work with officials and groups from Maui County, Hawaii's historical and tourism experts, and others who know about this topic.

403 votes

Yes

378

No

25

Not Voting

29

  1. Presented to President.
  2. Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  3. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7053-7054)
  4. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Received in the Senate, read twice.
  6. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  7. 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 - 25 (Roll no. 481).
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  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 25 (Roll no. 481).
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  9. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6343-6344)
  10. 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.
  11. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8219.
  12. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6276-6278; text: CR H6276)
  13. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  14. Reported in House

    This is a law that requires the Secretary of the Interior to study whether some land in Lahaina, Maui County, Hawaii, can be called the Lahaina National Heritage Area. First, they need to find out if this land is suitable for this title. The study will also check if it's possible to manage this area as a National Heritage Area. To do this, the Secretary will talk and work with officials and groups from Maui County, Hawaii's historical and tourism experts, and others who know about this topic.

  15. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.
  16. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-770.
  17. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  18. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  19. Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
  20. Introduced in House

    This is a bill asking the head of the Department of Interior to check if a specific place called Lahaina in Hawaii can be considered a National Heritage Area. This check is called a study. The study will see if Lahaina is suitable and if it's possible to make it a special area because of its historical and cultural importance.

    To do this, the Secretary of the Interior will talk with local officers and groups who know a lot about history, culture, and tourism. They'll work together to figure out if Lahaina should be protected and promoted as a part of the nation's heritage.

    The bill specifies who will be involved and where exactly they're looking at in Lahaina. If they decide it's a good idea, Lahaina could become a National Heritage Area, helping more people learn about its history and bringing more tourists to the area.