Bill · H.R. 5555· House(119-HR-5555)
Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
- Introduced
- 9/23/2025
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Panetta
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act'', authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study. The study aims to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain lands in California as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area``. The study area includes Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties, as well as adjacent areas with similar heritage aspects. The Secretary will consult with various entities, including the State of California, local agencies, and Tribal Governments. This legislation is intended to evaluate the potential for a new National Heritage Area.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+1
The study process mandates consultation with Tribal Governments regarding the proposed heritage area.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1
The study covers several coastal and inland counties in California which may benefit from heritage designation.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+1
The study assesses the feasibility of designating a National Heritage Area to preserve cultural and natural heritage in California.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Assessment of Heritage Designation: The bill allows for a study to determine if certain lands in California should be designated as the ``Monterley Bay National Heritage Area'' (Section 2(a)). This process involves consultation with local organizations, governmental agencies, Tribal Governments, and nonprofit organizations (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+1Good For Rural Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Public Land Management+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 3/18/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/11/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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