HR-6499 : Still Just a Bill


This bill directs the Department of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area in a border region of Texas as the Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor.

The study area includes (1) the portion of the Rio Grande River and surrounding areas as generally depicted on the map titled Los Caminos del Rio National Heritage Corridor and dated April 2020; and (2) any other areas in Texas that have a shared heritage with the areas depicted on the map and are adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, those areas.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-04-23CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.House committee actions
2020-04-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
2020-04-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Historic sites and heritage areas
  • Lakes and rivers
Related Geographic Entities
  • Texas
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