David McCormick (R-PA)
Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.
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 Endless Mountains National Heritage Area Act. It amends an existing law to officially designate the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area as a component of the National Heritage Area System in Pennsylvania. The area will cover Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties, along with certain portions of other counties identified in a feasibility study. The Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc., will serve as the local coordinating entity for this designated area. Additionally, the bill requires a proposed management plan to be submitted within three years and sets a 15-year limit on the Secretary of the Interior's authority to provide assistance.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The designation of a National Heritage Area often includes increased focus on conservation and land management.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?
The act establishes a formal management structure for the designated heritage area.
- Scored +3
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill specifically provides recognition and potential resources for several rural Pennsylvania counties.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(a) designates the Endless Mountains National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania, which includes Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties, and portions of other counties. This creates a new national heritage area managed by the Endless Mountains Heritage Region, Inc.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative impacts 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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The designation of a National Heritage Area often includes increased focus on conservation and land management. Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests? — The act establishes a formal management structure for the designated heritage area. Does this invest in rural communities? — The designation focuses on specific rural counties in Pennsylvania, likely aiding their development.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Establishing the heritage area may promote economic development through heritage tourism. Is this likely to create jobs? — The designation of a National Heritage Area can stimulate local tourism and economic activity. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Increased heritage tourism can benefit local small businesses in the designated counties.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill specifically provides recognition and potential resources for several rural Pennsylvania counties. Would business owners be better off under this? — Heritage areas can provide new opportunities for local tourism-based businesses.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill involves federal designation and oversight of a specific area in Pennsylvania.
- 9/17/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee without amendment. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 657.
- 7/29/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania