Alex Padilla (D-CA)
Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area Study Act. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a study. The purpose of this study is to look at whether certain land in California is suitable and feasible to be designated as the Monterey Bay National Heritage Area. The study area includes Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties. It also includes other adjacent or nearby areas in California with similar heritage aspects. The Secretary must consult with the State of California, local organizations, governmental agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership while doing the study.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +1
Is this likely to create jobs?
The designation of a National Heritage Area could potentially stimulate local tourism and economic activity.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to grow the economy?
Heritage area designations can bolster regional economic growth through increased heritage tourism.
- Scored +1
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
National Heritage Areas often include protections for cultural and natural landscapes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(b) requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with the State of California, local organizations and governmental agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, which ensures that local voices and diverse groups are involved in the study process.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Heritage area designations can bolster regional economic growth through increased heritage tourism. Is this likely to create jobs? — The designation of a National Heritage Area could potentially stimulate local tourism and economic activity.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — National Heritage Areas often include protections for cultural and natural landscapes. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The study aims to assess the management and designation of specific lands in California.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires consultation with Tribal Governments during the study process.
- 9/17/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 646.
- 7/29/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 11/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8207)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Adam SchiffDemocrat · California