To establish the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To establish the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers. The main policy domain is Energy, Environment, Government Operations.
Who Benefits and How
energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section S1: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shenandoah Mountain Act.
- Section ida7f86db6d1604ef68480db47d2a0f321: 2. Definitions In this Act: The term National Scenic Area means the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area established by section 3(a). The term National...
- Section idb36af822c6d14decbad4cf375c0b5d00: 3. Establishment of the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area Subject to valid existing rights, there is established the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic...
- Section idd40fc8eba4c043b7874288cb74dde30d: 4. Designation of wilderness areas Section 1 of Public Law 100–326 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; 102 Stat. 584; 114 Stat. 2057; 123 Stat. 1002) is amended by adding at...
- Section id844c8beb67774d2c896121e05c30aae3: 5. Maps and boundary descriptions As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall file with the Committee on Agriculture,...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To establish the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Environment, Government Operations
Primary Purpose
This bill, To establish the Shenandoah Mountain National Scenic Area in the State of Virginia, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- energy producers, utilities, and energy consumers
Sponsors
Tim Kaine
D-VA | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Kaine (for himself and Mr. Warner) introduced the following …
Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_agriculture"
- → Secretary of Agriculture
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
the State of Virginia. The term Wilderness Area means a wilderness area designated by paragraphs (21) through (25) of section 1 of Public Law 100–326 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note
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