Bill · S. 4238· Senate(119-S-4238)
Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act
- Introduced
- 3/26/2026
- Last activity
- 9/17/2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.
- Sponsored by
- David McCormick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act. It amends an existing law to officially designate the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area as a component of the National Heritage Area System in Pennsylvania. The area will cover Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties, along with certain portions of other counties identified in a feasibility study. The Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc., will serve as the local coordinating entity for this designated area. Additionally, the bill requires a proposed management plan to be submitted within three years and sets a 15-year limit on the Secretary of the Interior's authority to provide assistance.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The designation of a National Heritage Area often includes increased focus on conservation and land management.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+3
The act establishes a formal management structure for the designated heritage area.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+3
The bill specifically provides recognition and potential resources for several rural Pennsylvania counties.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) designates the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania, which includes Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties, and portions of other counties. This creates a new national heritage area managed by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative impacts 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+3Improves Public Land Management+3Improves Rural Development+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Business Owners+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 9/17/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.
- 7/29/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania