Bill · H.R. 10217· House(119-HR-10217)
Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Act
- Introduced
- 9/1/2026
- Last activity
- 9/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Harold Rogers
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area Act," seeks to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. It proposes to establish the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area within the State of Kentucky. This area would consist of 35 specific counties, including Bath, Bell, Boyd, and others listed in the text. The Center for Rural Development is designated as the local coordinating entity for this new area. Additionally, the local entity must submit a proposed management plan to the Secretary of the Interior for approval within three years. The Secretary's authority to provide assistance for this area is set to expire 15 years after the act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The designation of a National Heritage Area typically promotes the conservation and protection of natural landscapes.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The act establishes a framework for managing a specific geographic area in Kentucky.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill specifically designates and provides a management structure for 35 rural counties in Kentucky.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishment of a National Heritage Area: The bill establishes the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area across 35 specific counties in Kentucky, as noted in Section 2(a).
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Local Coordination: The Center for Rural Development is designated as the local coordinating entity to oversee the area, as stated in Section 2(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Termination of Assistance: The authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance for the Kentucky Wildlands National Heritage Area will terminate 15 years after the date of the Act's enactment, according to Section 2(c).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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