VoterlyH.R. 1154: Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from Virginia · Became law
What this bill does
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act This act directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known as the Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determinations on whether the study area (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of the people and culture of the United States; and (2) are worthy of recognition, conservation, interpretation, and continuing use.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2021-02-18
- Policy area Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-331.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] introduced H.R. 1154. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
Take a position & compare alignment
Agree or disagree with H.R. 1154? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
Read the official text on Congress.gov →
Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1154 do?
Great Dismal Swamp National Heritage Area Act This act directs the Department of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a study area comprised of cities and counties in Virginia and counties in North Carolina as a National Heritage Area to be known …
Who sponsored H.R. 1154?
Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4] (D) of Virginia is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1154?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1154 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 1154 became law.