118-hr-6843118th Congress

To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

Sponsored By: Representative Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]

Became Law

Summary

Expands the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish. The law amends Section 213 of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act to add Lafourche Parish alongside Ascension Parish and updates a numeric reference in subsection (c)(2) from 14 to 15, enlarging the area's official boundary.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Lafourche Parish joins Atchafalaya Heritage Area

The law adds Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, to the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. People and businesses in the parish can access heritage area programs, technical help, and tourism support. The statute also updates the parish count from 14 to 15. This change takes effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]

LA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 12/15/2023

  • Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 12/15/2023

  • Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]

    LA • R

    Sponsored 12/15/2023

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 12/15/2023

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