# 117-s-787: A bill to amend the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area under that Act.

117-s-787, A bill to amend the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area under that Act., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA); status Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-787
- Congress: 117
- Title: A bill to amend the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area under that Act.
- Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- Introduced: 2021-03-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A bill to amend the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the local coordinating entity for the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area under that Act.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), 2021-03-17T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-s-787 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/787)

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- [117-sres-814: A resolution designating the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as "National Wi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-814)
- [117-s-4815: START Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4815)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-sres-746: A resolution designating August 2022 as "National Catfish Month".](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-746)
- [117-s-4628: Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4628)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-787 (as of 2026-10-15).