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Legislation

National Heritage Areas are designated by Congress. Each National Heritage Area is governed by separate authorizing legislation and operates under provisions unique to its resources and desired goals.

Heritage Area Related Bills introduced in the 110th Congress (2007-2008) Updated as new bills are introduced

Text of National Heritage Partnerships Act (as approved by Department of the Interior and introduced in 109th Congress)

Legislative Citations for the 40 National Heritage Areas

The NPS Office of Legislative and Congressional Affairs website provides the text of heritage area laws. You will need the heritage area's year of desigation and Pulbic Law (PL) number in order to locate the legislation.

Reports

Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report on National Heritage Areas (2004)

National Park System Advisory Board's Charting a Future for National Heritage Areas (2006)