Bill Summary
This legislation, also known as an act, extends the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission. The commission was originally established in 1966 to advise on the management and preservation of the Cape Cod National Seashore. The amendment changes the expiration date from 2018 to 2028, giving the commission an additional 10 years to continue its advisory role. The act was passed by the House of Representatives on November 20, 2019 and was signed into law by the Clerk of the House, Cheryl L. Johnson.
Possible Impacts
1. People living in the Cape Cod area may see changes in the management and regulations of the National Seashore due to the extended authorization of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission.
2. Businesses and individuals who rely on the National Seashore for tourism or recreational activities may be affected by any changes in regulations or access to the area.
3. The local community may be impacted by the continued presence of the National Seashore, as well as potential economic and environmental effects of the commission's decisions.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 182 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 182
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 21, 2019
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and
Natural Resources
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AN ACT
To extend the authorization for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory
Commission.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE ADVISORY COMMISSION.
Effective September 26, 2018, section 8(a) of Public Law 87-126 (16
U.S.C. 459b-7(a)) is amended in the second sentence by striking
``2018'' and inserting ``2028''.
Passed the House of Representatives November 20, 2019.
Attest:
CHERYL L. JOHNSON,
Clerk.