H.R. 6843
Became lawTo expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.
Full text of the bill
Official source on Congress.gov ↗[118th Congress Public Law 177] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 138 STAT. 2611]] Public Law 118-177 118th Congress An Act To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya <<NOTE: Dec. 23, 2024 - [H.R. 6843]>> National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA EXPANSION. Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act (subtitle B of title II of <<NOTE: 54 USC 120102 note.>> Public Law 109-338) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``and Ascension Parish'' and inserting ``Ascension, and Lafourche Parish''; and (2) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``14'' and inserting ``15''. Approved December 23, 2024. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R. 6843: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOUSE REPORTS: No. 118-736 (Comm. on Natural Resources). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 170 (2024): Dec. 3, considered and passed House. Dec. 17, considered and passed Senate. <all>
Plain-language analysis
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In plain terms
This bill expands the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish in Louisiana. It modifies existing legislation by adding Lafourche Parish to the list of included areas. Additionally, it increases the total number of parishes in the heritage area from 14 to 15. This change affects the management and recognition of the heritage area.
Hidden provisions
SECTION 1. ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA EXPANSION
by striking ``and Ascension Parish'' and inserting ``Ascension, and Lafourche Parish''
A reader might overlook the specific addition of Lafourche Parish, which is significant for local recognition and resource management.
SECTION 1. ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA EXPANSION
by striking ``14'' and inserting ``15''
The increase in the number of parishes included in the heritage area is a key change that impacts the scope of the area.
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