Bill · H.R. 2895· House(119-HR-2895)
Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Elise Stefanik
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act'', directs the Secretary of the Interior to perform a specific study. The goal is to assess the suitability and feasibility of including Saratoga and Washington Counties in the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. The Secretary will carry out this study in consultation with various local and state organizations and agencies. This study area is located within the State of New York.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1
The study focuses on heritage area expansion which often includes conservation of cultural and natural landscapes.
Does this invest in rural communities?+1
Expanding the national heritage area may provide more resources and visibility for rural county development.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
Heritage areas contribute to the structured management of significant historic and natural lands.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Assessment of Heritage Area Inclusion: The Secretary of the Interior is directed to study if Saratoga and Washington Counties should be part of the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area (Section 2(b)). This study assesses the suitability and feasibility of including these specific areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not list any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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+1Improves Public Land Management+1Improves Rural Development+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York